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First Aviation Adds AStar Rotor Blade Repairs

The expanded rotor blade repair services add new capabilities
Helicopter blades
Maintenance and Modifications

South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic

Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks
Henley Air, South Africa
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller

The VAR designation enables sales to government users
Iridium global coverage
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers

SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139
Skytrac systems
Training and Workforce

Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer

Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training
Bell 505 at Heli-Expo 2024
Aircraft

Lyte Launches Private Version of Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft

The 19-seat LA-44 X Prime is a derivative of the 40-seat LA-44 SkyBus aircraft
Lyte Aviation's LA-44 SkyBus VTOL aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Blog: Could Monopolies Be the Norm for eVTOL Air Taxi Services?

Dubai's decision to give exclusive access to Joby has ruffled feathers
Joby plans to operate eVTOL air taxi services in Dubai
Accidents

Preliminary Report Provides Few Clues about Cause of Hawker Fatal

The Hawker 900XP crashed on February 7 in Utah, killing both pilots
NTSB Hawker 900X crash track (Photo: NTSB)
Aircraft

Icon A5 Gross Weight Grows by 60 Pounds

The higher weight boosts payload and endurance
Icon A5 light sport aircraft
Aircraft

Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms

NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the apron outside Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility at dawn in Palmdale, California.
Aircraft

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet
ST Engineering Airfish 8 flying above water
Rotorcraft

Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training

The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations
Coptersafety AW139 flight simulator
Rotorcraft

Columbia Introduces 234SP Chinook Helicopter

Model 234 Chinooks are getting some upgrades
Columbia Helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain

Record flight hours strain parts supply
Sikorsky S-92
Rotorcraft

FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Designation streamlines the pilot training process
Hillsboro Helicopter Academy
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility

LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
LCI CityAirbus NextGen
Avionics

Nova Systems Opts for Astronautics AeroSync Max

The device acts as a secure data gateway
Astronautics AeroSyncMission
Maintenance and Modifications

Yellowhead Helicopters Gets Custom BK117 Mx Stand

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs designed the stand to be lightweight and ergonomic
SAFE Structure Designs
Training and Workforce

U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract

The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
P1AR
Maintenance and Modifications

Challenger 300 Undergoes First 7,500-landing Inspection in Europe

Work completed at Biggin Hill in the UK
Bombardier mechanic performs 7,500-landing check on Challenger 300
Rotorcraft

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Viewpoint booth at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft

Bristow Signs for up to 20 Leonardo AW189s

Bristow's new order could nearly double the size of its AW189 fleet
Bristow AW189
Rotorcraft

THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs

The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future
THC AW139
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skytrac, Videosoft Solve Streaming on Iridium Certus 

Low-bandwidth streaming will aid airborne surveillance
Videosoft Global and Skytrac video streaming
Training and Workforce

Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms

The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters
Thales H145M simulator
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild

With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support
Artist rendering of the Schweizer S444
Accidents

Challenger Fatal: Oil Pressure Warnings Preceded Engine Failure

With exits blocked by fire, the flight attendant led passengers through the baggage compartment door
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Engines

MagniX Eyes Medium Bells for Next Electrification Project

MagniX electric propulsion units already tested on Robinson R44
Bell 412 at Heli-Expo 2024
Safety

FAA Calls for ‘Action Plan’ to Address Boeing’s Deficient Quality Control

Agency insists that Boeing meets non-negotiable safety standards
Alaska Airlines hole in 737 Max 9
Rotorcraft

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low
StandardAero Richmond BC