Content Archive: March 2025

Rotorcraft

LAPD Air Unit Moves to Virtual Training

Loft Dynamics device makes emergency training much more realistic
LAPD Loft Simulator
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopter Broker Reaches Landmark Tally in 2024

With offices around the world, Blueberry Aviation passed the $100 million mark
Blueberry Aviation W139
Charter & Fractional

Korean Charter Flight Group Pre-Orders Sora's S-1 eVTOL Aircraft

Moviation plans to operate three initial routes in and around South Korea's capital Seoul
Moviation's Vonaer charter service could use Sora's S-1 eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Readies for S-92A+ Gearbox Certification

Company has spent more than $100 million and a decade on its development
Sikorsky's test S-92 equipped with the new Phase IV gearbox
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Rotor Reveals ‘Smart Pilot View Kit’ for AS350/H125 Helicopters

Modification provides maximum visibility without replacing any doors
Swiss Rotor Smart Pilot View Kit
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky's UAS Achieves Hover-to-Cruise Transition Flight

Autonomous drone proved it can transition from vertical to horizontal flight
SIkorsky's UAS successfully demonstrated its ability to transition from vertical to horizonal flight
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Certifies XP67A Engine STC for King Air 350i/360

Retrofit increases the turboprop twin's power and fuel efficiency
Blackhawk’s Performance Center at KCOU installing PT6A-67As on the King Air 350 testbed aircraft.
Airports

Perth Airport Partners with Bechtel for Major Expansion

Expansion will include new parallel runway, hotel, and parking upgrades
Perth Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

StartStick GPU Powers Charity's Aviation Missions

Portable ground power units help keep nonprofit's aircraft going
Startstick portable ground power unit
Charter & Fractional

Opul Jets Expands Charter Group with Wallcourt Acquisition

UK-based aircraft management company has a fleet of 11 business jets
Opul Jets Wallcourt