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Rotorcraft

After Long Pause, Enstrom Eyes New Deliveries

The OEM looks to ramp up production on its 480B and 280FX models
Enstrom Helicopters production facility
Rotorcraft

JCAB Agrees on SkyDrive General Certification Plan

Company aims to begin deliveries in 2028
SkyDrive Tokyo demo flight
Aircraft

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials
Joby eVTOL at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Bell Relentlessly Pursuing FAA Certification for 525

Company continues to work with agency to get the super-medium, fly-by-wire helicopter approved
Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter on airport ramp
Rotorcraft

P&WC: PioneerLab Hybrid Helo on Track, Demand Steady

Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium
two Pratt & Whitney rotorcraft turbine engines
Avionics

FreeFlight Fields 5G-resilient Radar Altimeters

RA-4500 MK II will continue to evolve as performance criteria evolve
Freeflight RA-4500 MK II
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals Begins H225 Inlet Barrier Filtration Production

Aftermarket inlet filter reduces dust and FOD
Aerometals H225 inlet barrier filtration
Regulations and Government

Another NTSB Board Member Prematurely Dismissed

Amid legal action, this marks the second NTSB leader to be axed
J. Todd Inman
Rotorcraft

McDermott To Restart Production of Former Bell 214

New-production 214STs will have Safran Aneto engines
McDermott 214ST
Rotorcraft

Digital AirWare Signs Up Connected Ecosystem Software Users

Company founded to fill gaps in maintenance platform features
Rotorcraft

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Unveils ACH140

Upcoming H140 helicopters gets an executive-configured option
Airbus H140
Aircraft

IBA Forecasts More Business Jet Delivery Growth in 2026

Some supply chain easing, but production and completions constraints could persist
IBA business jet delivery forecast
Charter & Fractional

Priester Aviation Acquires Maxair and Elite Jets

Wisconsin and Florida operators bring 17 business aircraft to group
Andy Priester
Operations

Aeromed Group Adds Five Firms to Aerospace Portfolio

Deal adds firms in England, New York, Minnesota, and New Mexico
Aeromed
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wireless Communications Slated for More Airbus Models

Device enables airborne connectivity via cellphone networks
AeroSync Max
Regulations and Government

Japan Approves Certification Plan for SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau still needs to approve the means of compliance
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL
Avionics

GPMS HUMS along with Bell Programs

Company partners with Bell on health monitoring system for light-single helicopter
Bell 505 corporate helicopter
Rotorcraft

Black Hawk Demonstrates Automated Flight with Genesys Autopilot

Capability is available for liftoff, hover, cruise, and landing
Moog Black hawk
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AeroSync Mission Available for Leonardo AW119

Device enables secure communications for EMS helicopter crews
Life Link AW119
Training and Workforce

Coptersafety’s Upgraded AW169 Sim Gets FAA Nod

Phase 8 avionics add SAR modes and improved four-axis autopilot
AW169 simulator
Training and Workforce

Nepal VR Training Initiative Targets Mountain Safety

Program addresses challenges of high-altitude mountain flying operations
simulator view from a helicopter cockpit in the mountains
Rotorcraft

Autonomous RUC-60 Black Hawk Testing Expands

Autonomy enables higher-risk missions without risking human crews
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Rotorcraft

AEM Debuts Low-impedance Audio Router

Router supports low-impedance headsets for military operations
AEM’s G13000RL Low Impedance router
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade Logs Record Year for Helicopter Sales

More than 90% of 2025 transactions involved Airbus and Leonardo models
Rotortrade headquarters
Training and Workforce

SRT Helicopters Trains Abu Dhabi Police Pilots, Presents SAR Course

Training tailored for government, public safety, and commercial helicopter operators
SRT Helicopters training in UAE
Rotorcraft

Leonardo: AW609 Tiltrotor To Enter Service in 2027

Company expects early adopters to serve civil and government passenger transport needs
Leonardo AW609
FBOs

Duncan Aviation Celebrates Seven Decades of Service

Anniversary honors history, culture, and community
the Duncan family group
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Omni Developing Galileo FDX STC for Challenger Bizjets

Seven-month development timeline targets August 2026 certification
challenger showing installation
Engines

Hartzell Opens Propeller Innovation Center In Ohio

JobsOhio backs company's investment with $2 million grant
Hartzell Propeller
Charter & Fractional

Small Air Taxi Operator Looks To Fund Growth

SEC approval is needed to begin accepting capital investments
Hopscotch Cirrus SR-series