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AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years

The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.
Digital rendering of AerCap Airbus A350-900
Training and Workforce

Dynamic Advanced Training Installs EVAS in Simulator

Dubai-based Dynamic Advanced Training is using EVAS as a key tool in its simulator to prepare students for a possible cockpit smoke emergency.
VisionSafe EVAS system worn by pilot in smoke filled cockpit simulation
Aircraft

Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus

The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.
A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 prepares to land at San Franciso International Airport in June 2019.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Begins Testing of B-52 Replacement Engine

The engine-maker is expecting to deliver more than 600 F130 turbofans to re-engine the USAF’s entire B-52H fleet.
Rolls-Royce F130
Aircraft

Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Bridger Aerospace Kodiak 100 on airport ramp in front of hangar
Aircraft

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Expands with Georgia FBO Purchase

Odyssey Aviation has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the lone FBO at golf-destination McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia.
Business jet parked on ramp with guests deplaning at Golden Isles Aviation FBO at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia
Rotorcraft

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline
Regulations and Government

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
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Rotorcraft

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
Rotorcraft

Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.
U.S. Navy TH-73A Thrasher helicopter parked on airport ramp
Avionics

Geared Up: Flying with ForeFlight's Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver

ForeFlight's latest Sentry ADS-B receiver adds a flight data recorder, larger battery, and a g-meter, among other features.
ForeFlight iPad app with Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver
Safety

Best Practices in Checklist Design Account for Human Limitations

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners

Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.
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Airports

Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance

Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
Wall Street heliport
Safety

Software House Flight Vector Sees Opportunity in the Middle East

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.
Flight Vector software
Aircraft

New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters

Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market

FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Beta Technologies Alia eVTOL simulator
Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
THC Airbus H125
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wi-Fi in the Sky: Better, Faster, Getting Cheaper

A plethora of products are available to provide airborne connectivity, and more are coming soon.
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FBOs

Bohlke International Aviation Bounces Back on St. Croix

Like the legendary phoenix, Bohlke International Aviation has risen again.
The new terminal at the Bohlke International Aviation FBO on TISX
Aircraft

Cessna Citation II: The 'Family Truckster'

"Goofy market" gives new life to legacy Cessna Citation model.
Cessna Citation II
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Companies Answer the Call for Onboard Voice Command

Voice control is finally coming to business aircraft cockpits and cabins.
Garmin Telligence voice command system
FBOs

As the Private Aircraft Fleet Grows, Hangar Availability Dwindles

Trying to find hangar space in a major U.S. metropolitan area can be a frustrating experience.
Falcon 2000S
Rotorcraft

Vision Systems Brings Dimmable-window Solutions to Heli-Expo

France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022
Vision Systems window
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: March 2023

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2023
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Maintenance and Modifications

AeroBrigham Adds Hangar Space in Texas

The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.
AeroBrigham hangar
Avionics

FAA Grants TSO to Universal Avionics Aperture

Universal Avionics' Aperture visual data solution will help pilots "see" obstacles and traffic and receive taxi guidance via avionics displays.
Universal Avionics Aperture visual data management solution
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Orders First Two E-7 AEW Aircraft From Boeing

The Boeing 737 AEW&C/E-7A has been selected to replace the USAF’s long-serving E-3A Sentry in the airborne warning and control role.
E-7 U.S. Air Force
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering, Pensacola State Explore AMT Academy

ST Engineering and Pensacola State College are laying plans to co-develop an aircraft maintenance technician academy in Pensacola, Florida.
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