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THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs

The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future
THC AW139
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skytrac, Videosoft Solve Streaming on Iridium Certus 

Low-bandwidth streaming will aid airborne surveillance
Videosoft Global and Skytrac video streaming
Training and Workforce

Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms

The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters
Thales H145M simulator
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild

With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support
Artist rendering of the Schweizer S444
Accidents

Challenger Fatal: Oil Pressure Warnings Preceded Engine Failure

With exits blocked by fire, the flight attendant led passengers through the baggage compartment door
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Engines

MagniX Eyes Medium Bells for Next Electrification Project

MagniX electric propulsion units already tested on Robinson R44
Bell 412 at Heli-Expo 2024
Safety

FAA Calls for ‘Action Plan’ to Address Boeing’s Deficient Quality Control

Agency insists that Boeing meets non-negotiable safety standards
Alaska Airlines hole in 737 Max 9
Rotorcraft

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low
StandardAero Richmond BC
Maintenance and Modifications

Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC

The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer
Recoil Aerospace's T1000-E Wildfire Supression System
Rotorcraft

Bell Logs Order for Four Parapublic 429s

Orders bolster the manufacturer's mission-focused fleet
Bell 429 at Heli-Expo 2024
Safety

German HEMS Provider To Adopt Stretcher Loading System

Move will make DRF Luftrettung the first in Europe to use the Powered Aero Loader
HeliMods Powered Aero Loader for stretchers
Rotorcraft

Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster

Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025
Leonardo AW139
Avionics

Skyryse Taking Deposits for Fly-by-wire Turbine Single

Deliveries of $1.8M Skyryse One could begin next year
Robinson R66 at Heli-Expo 2024
Environment

California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition

Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas
business jets on ramp in front of tower at Van Nuys Airport
Rotorcraft

Bell, Leonardo To Team on Tiltrotor Technologies

Effort will built on multi-decade cooperation between the companies
Bell Leonardo tiltrotor co-op
Rotorcraft

Hill Lands at Heli-Expo

Order book for Hill HX50 and HC50 models tops 1,200
Hill Helicopter at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft

VAI Honors Salute to Excellence Award Winners at Heli-Expo 2024

VAI awards recognize those who achieve incredible feats while supporting the community and helicopter industry
Helicopter rescue
Training and Workforce

Leonardo Celebrates Decade of Helicopter Training Academy in Malaysia

In 2023, 450 students completed their training
Leonardo's Malaysia logistics center
Rotorcraft

David Smith Named Robinson Helicopter CEO

Kurt Robinson remains on board and will serve as an advisor
David Smith left, Kurt Robinson, right
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Positioning for the Offshore Boom

Airbus Helicopters ramps up H175, H160 production
Airbus Offshore
Avionics

Leonardo Offering Wireless HUMS on AW09 Helicopter

System will work with leading tracking services
Leonardo AW09 mock up at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft

PHI Celebrates Its 75th Year

Helicopter services company has grown to a fleet of more than 200
PHI booth at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft

Reiser's Airbus H145D3 Full-flight Simulator Gets Nod

The simulator received certification from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority
Airbus H145D3
Avionics

Enstrom Certifying Genesys Autopilot in 480B

The three-axis autopilot features automatic recovery to near-level flight attitude
Genesys Aerosystems GRC 3000 with GS Button
Maintenance and Modifications

Astronautics' Mini-WACS Approved for Airbus Singles

AeroSync Mission supports post-flight data export and storage
Astronautics AeroSync Mission mini-WACS
Avionics

Genesys Testing Daedalean Situational Intelligence

Safety will be enhanced by real-time processing of visual data in flight
Genesys Moog Daedalean OmniX
Avionics

Shadin Avionics Intros Newest Digita/Analog Radar Altimeter Converter

The company says its latest DARALT converter is a 'future-proof" solution
Shadin Avionics New DARALT digital to analog radar altimeter converter
Rotorcraft

Airbus Expands Support for HUMS Customers

GPMS HUMS adds benefits beyond health and usage monitoring
GPMS HUMS
Rotorcraft

Utah Medevac Program Aims To Save Stricken Service Dogs

It represents the third program of its kind in the U.S.
K9 handlers with their charges by helicopter
Rotorcraft

ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle

The new night-vision goggle is available for orders
Aviation Specialties Unlimited night-vision goggle