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Rotorcraft

Bristow Wins 10-year Netherlands SAR Contract

Bristow will operate helicopter search and rescue services from two bases in the Netherlands.
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Rotorcraft

Sumwalt Renews Call For More Helicopter IFR

Former NTSB chairman says low-level IFR route structure "needs to move forward."
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Aircraft

First flights in the past 50 years (March and April)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during March and April, from 1972 through 2021
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FutureFlight

USAF's Agility Prime Team Evaluate Remotely Piloted Phenix Ultra 2XL VTOL

Built to fit within a standard 20-foot shipping container, the Phenix Ultra 2XL is intended to be launched by ground troops in less than 15 minutes.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Flight Society Promotes Understanding of Hydrogen's Potential for Green Aviation

The organization is holding its first H2-Aero Symposium & Workshop in Long Beach, California, on March 29-31.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Targets Premium Private Travelers Through eVTOL Alliance with NetJets

The agreement marks a shift in the German eVTOL aircraft developer's advanced air mobility business model as it prepares to bring the Lilium Jet into commercial service by 2024.
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FutureFlight

Jaunt Air Mobility Strengthens eVTOL Team with Engineering Partner LTTS

India-based L&T Technology Services will provide so-called pure-play engineering services to Jaunt as it works to bring its family of eVTOL aircraft to market.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Asia Pacific Report Sees Slower Than Expected Start to Urban Air Mobility

A survey commissioned by Asia SkyMedia for its first Asia-Pacific UAM report shows 27 percent of respondents “fully trust” regulators to make the right decisions.
Rotorcraft

NY Helicopter Traffic Reporter Was 9/11's 'First Word'

WCBS 880 radio helicopter traffic reporter Tom Kaminski is also known for his brief role as an eyewitness to one of the darkest events in American history.
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Aircraft

Lessors in Asymmetric Fight to Repossess Russian Aircraft

Under EU sanctions, lessors have until March 28 to repossess aircraft leased to Russian airlines.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Seeking Icing Approval for 525 for Market Entry

As Bell nears certification of its 525 super-medium twin, the company is working toward approval for flight in icing conditions in parallel.
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Rotorcraft

PHI Intl. Lands Contract with Aussie Gas Producer

Helicopter operator PHI International will support offshore energy transport in NW Australia with three Sikorsky S-92s.
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Rotorcraft

Blade Posts Rapid Growth

Blade Air Mobility posted strong revenue growth in 2021 and looks to a future of advanced air mobility with eVTOLs.
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Rotorcraft

AGS Plans Expansive Growth Globally

Exhibiting for the first time at Heli-Expo, Brazil-based AGS plans to add bases and personnel.
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Rotorcraft

Patchwork of Helo Regs in Europe Hampering Industry

Industry leaders see need for standardizing regulations and preparing them for the future eVTOL markets.
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Rotorcraft

JetNet To Showcase Enhanced Analytics for Helo Data

JetNet has added capabilities to its Helicopter Services and Fleet Analyzer data platforms.
Aircraft

Bombardier Joins Sanctions Against Russia

Bombardier has suspended all activities with its Russian customers following the country's war with Ukraine.
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Andrew Champagne Gets Land & Live Honors

HAI's Land & Live recipient Andrew Champagne advised his crew to abort a mission and then, once on ground, discovered a loose fuel tank on his aircraft.
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Aircraft

Flashback: Cessna and Beech combine under umbrella of Textron Aviation

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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AINsight: Is There a Glass Ceiling Up There?

Rising costs of aircraft, personnel, fuel, and supply chain present challenges for business aviation.
FBOs

Modern Aviation Closes on Third New York FBO

As part of a deal first announced in October, Modern has now acquired three of Sheltair's five New York FBOs, with the remaining two to follow.
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ATC

EASA Launches Sharing Platform on Conflict Zones

EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Charter & Fractional

ACC Selects Fort Lauderdale for Fourth U.S. Office

ACC Aviation's Fort Lauderdale office will also serve as the UK-based aviation services provider's U.S. headquarters.
Aircraft

Dassault Recovers in 2021, but War Weighs on 2022 Growth

While 2021 was a recovery year for Dassault, it expects the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain issues to cause headwinds this year.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Marks First Anniversary of AAM Roundtable

The advanced air mobility sector has seen significant progress on several important milestones since NBAA formed an AAM Roundtable a year ago.

Norman Happ Takes ATP Helm as Rick Noble Retires

Aircraft Technical Publishers appoints software industry veteran Norman Happ as its new chief executive officer.
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Sustainability and Environment

Eagle Orgs See Urgency in Finding Unleaded Avgas

AOPA chief Mark Baker and GAMA's Pete Bunce are encouraged by progress made but said there is no silver bullet yet on unleaded avgas.
Aircraft

USAF Unveils $6.3bn F-16 Fighter Upgrade Program

A number of Air Force F-16 upgrade efforts have been launched and shelved, but now the PoBIT program is being implemented to extend the fleet’s life.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Progresses with Next Gen Water Cannon

Heavy-lift helicopter operator and manufacturer Erickson has released details on its new water cannon which has been under development since 2018.
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Rotorcraft

European Helicopter Market Bounces Back

Emergency medical services, search and rescue, and offshore wind operations helped keep the European helicopter market humming through the pandemic.
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