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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

China's Wanfeng Group Set to Buy Volocopter for €10 Million

Wanfeng has owned Austria-based Diamond Aircraft since 2017
VoloCity eVTOL over Shanghai
Rotorcraft

GPMS Expands Access to Foresight MX HUMS

GPMS health and usage monitoring systems are certified for 14 aircraft types
GPMS HUMS AS332’s contracted for the US Forest Service MATOC
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Picks Astronautics’ Wireless Comms for H225/M

AeroSync Max enables secure data transmissions between aircraft and ground operations
Airbus H225
Rotorcraft

Macquarie Rotorcraft To Be Absorbed into Larger Lessor

Company and its 120 helicopter fleet will become part of a larger concern
SMFL and LCI executives posing by helicopter
Rotorcraft

Milestone Sees Growth in Super-medium Helicopter Market

Newer helicopters are supplanting aging machines that have reached end of life
CHC Helicopter Leonardo AW189 helicopters
Avionics

Black Hawk Helicopters Get 4th Axis Autopilot Upgrade

Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite and four-axis autopilot transform the UH-60
BlackHawk MOOG
Rotorcraft

CHC Helicopter and Heli-One Join Supernal’s AAM Efforts

Supernal’s eVTOL aircraft could join CHC’s global fleet
Supernal
Rotorcraft

Bell Sees 'Strong Path Forward' To 525 Certification

Company's largest helicopter has been delayed at the finish line
Bell 525 at the company's booth at Verticon
Rotorcraft

Aero Asset: Preowned Twin Helicopter Prices Climbed in 2024

Fewer transactions in fourth quarter signal a possible cooling trend
Graph of average transaction prices from 2019 to 2024
Rotorcraft

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter - Full Launch Event

The R88 is the first new helicopter from Robinson in almost two decades.
Mockup of Robinson Helicopter R88 during launch event
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Helicopters Shine in Offshore Environment

Company's market share in energy services continues to grow
Leonardo AW119 helicopter arrives at Verticon 2025
Regulations and Government

Cantwell Questions DOD’s ADS-B 'Sensitive' Exemption Use

Letter questions routine exemptions, inquires about oversight
Committee chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act.
Aircraft

SmartJets Speed Runs Sale of Dassault Falcon 2000

Aircraft was sold in 27 days
SmartJets
Safety

FAA Steps Up Safety Collaboration with Industry

Agency held a Call to Action with business and general aviation leaders
FAA's headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
Charter & Fractional

Chapman Freeborn Establishes Charter Base in France

UK-based charter broker is boosting its presence across Europe
Wajdi Zarra (left) and Tiphanie Marie
Rotorcraft

Bell Debuts Upscale Interiors for 407 GXi

Upgrades represent the newest addition to the company's designer series catalogue
Bell 407GXi interior in grey
Fuel

Jet Fuel Suppliers Could Pay for UK SAF Pricing Mechanism

UK government consultation on revenue certainty mechanism
Sustainable aviation fuel at Farnborough Airport
Rotorcraft

NEMSPA Invites Future EMS Pilots To Launch Careers

Event encourages networking and learning from industry experts
Training and Workforce

ARS Unveils Advanced Helicopter Rescue Training Curriculum

Customizable course can be scaled to all levels of experience
Vita Inclinata Air Reach Seat
Engines

MagniX Announces Helistorm Family of Electric Engines

Robinson Helicopters CEO supports new electric propulsion initiative
MagniX Helistorm electric engine for helicopters
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