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

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Korean Forest Service Orders Columbia's New-build 234 Chinook

The sale reflects Columbia Helicopter's emphasis on manufacturing, overhauling, and upgrading the venerable family of heavy-lift rotorcraft.

Charter & Fractional

Columbia Helicopters' Model 234 Multi-Mission Chinook aircraft.

Vertical Flight Society Taps Collins as New Director

VFS is bringing Angelo Collins on board as executive director in June as Michael Hirschberg becomes director of strategy.

Angelo Collins, new VFS exec. director

Kaan Air and Vulcan Join To Sell Leonardo Helos

Kaan Air formed a joint venture with Vulcan Aviation to sell rotorcraft in the UK and Ireland.

Leonardo AW139

Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers

Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky S-92A

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HAI Members Get Help with Safety Management Systems

Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.

HAI Heli-Expo 2023

Sikorsky Shelves S-92B

Sikorsky maintains commitment to civil market while shelving, delaying upgrade programs.

Sikorsky S92A

Merlin Brings UH-60 Compact Sim to Heli-Expo

Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.

Merlin Simulation Blackhawk Compact Trainer

Bell Sells Seven More 407 GXis To European Customers

Operators in Ireland, the UK, and Poland have placed orders for the latest version of the Bell 407 family of single-engine helicopters.

Bell 407 GXi

NTSB Calls for Safety Cameras, Data Recorders in eVTOL Aircraft

NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.

Flight data recorder

Bell 429 Gets the Onboard Hook

Onboard Systems is developing a new dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429.

Maintenance and Modifications

Onboard Systems Bell 429 hook

Aerometals Introduces IBF System for Bell 412EPs

Aerometals has announced a developmental program to certify an engine inlet barrier filter system for the Bell 412EP helicopter.

Aerometals Inlet barrier filter for the Bell 412EP

UAE's Horizon Engaged in Transition from Bell 206 to Bell 505

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.

Racer Readying for First Flight

Airbus is preparing its "rapid and cost-efficient aircraft" or Racer high-speed demonstrator to begin flight testing this year.

Airbus Racer

Meridian Refurbishment Included In Helicopter Blue Book

Meridian's refurbishment of Bell 206L3 and L4 models is now listed in HeliValue$'s Official Helicopter Blue Book.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell 206L4

GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs

GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.

Bell 525

Avidyne and IS&S Unveil Helix Avionics Upgrade

A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.

Avidyne and Innovative Solutions & Support are jointly offering new Helix integrated flight deck.

Enstrom Helicopter Builds Back Better

Under new ownership, Enstrom Helicopter has restarted its production line and has several upgrades in the works.

Enstrom 480B helicopter

FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators

Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.

Coptersafety Airbus H145D2 simulator

Leonardo Chasing the Ambulance Market at Heli-Expo

Leonardo will display an EMS-configured AW169 medium twin helicopter at this year's Heli-Expo.

Leonardo AW169 ambulance

UND Rolls Out Vertical Aviation Pathway Program

High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.

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