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FreeFlight Develops Drop-in 5G Radar Altimeter Solution

FreeFlight has developed a drop-in 5G interference mitigation solution for its RA-4000 and RA-4500 radar altimeters.

Cadorath Expands Parts Repair Capacity for Airbus Helos

Cadorath has added 400 new repairs to its capabilities for select Airbus models.

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New Owner To Reopen Enstrom Helicopter

The assets of bankrupt Enstrom Helicopter have been purchased by a new ownership group that plans to reopen and expand the company.

Garmin Foresees GI 275 Certification in March

Garmin should have FAA supplemental type certification for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Part 27 helicopters in March.

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Rolls-Royce Appoints New First Network Service Centers

Rolls-Royce (Booth 2817) has announced the appointment of five more new First (fully integrated Rolls-Royce support team) Network

Leonardo AW139 Sim Installed in Japan

Leonardo and Japanese logistics company Suzuyo have achieved certification for an AW139 full-flight simulator in Japan.

Eagle Copters, Ozark Aero Partner on T53 Type Cert Deal

With the acquisition of the T53 type certificate, Eagle Copters and Ozark Aeroworks have plans to extend the viability of the turboshaft engine.

Spirit AeroSystems To Make Wing for CityAirbus NG eVTOL

Spirit AeroSystems will develop and manufacture the wings for the CityAirbus NextGen’s eVTOL at its facility in Belfast,Northern Ireland.

LCI Accepts Its 100th Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine

Taking its 100th P&WC engine, LCI said the engine-maker's turboshafts power several helicopters in its growing fleet.

Aero Asset: Supply of Used Helo Twins Shrinks in Q4

Despite a double-digit increase in 2021 sales of preowned twin-engine helicopters, supply shrinks and deal pipeline slows.

THC In Deal for 16 Leonardo AW139s

The Helicopter Company of Saudi Arabia has placed an order for 16 more Leonardo AW139s, with options for seven more.

Vita Inclinata Returns with Hoist, Sling Load Stabilizer

The problem of how to stop a sling load from spinning has been solved by Vita Inclinata.

MD Invests Big in Customer Support

MD Helicopters is expanding parts inventory by $24 million as part of its investment in beefing up product support.

Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson To Deliver Quartet of Ships Following Heli-Expo

Robinson to deliver its four helicopters on display at Heli-Expo

Astronautics Demonstrate Wireless Airborne Comm System

Aeronautics AeroSync wireless airborne comm system will be the standard connectivity solution for Airbus H125, H130 helicopters.

East/West Partnering with Autoflug

East/West Industries and German aerospace company Autoflug will co-market each other's products.

Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Partners On UAM in Saudi Arabia

Airbus is partnering with THC to bring UAM to Saudi

Blackhawk Buying Helo Tank Maker Recoil

Blackhawk Aerospace buying Recoil, maker of helicopter auxiliary fuel and fire suppression tanks.

Maintenance and Modifications

WingX Expands into Helicopter Fleet Tracking

WingX, which has expertise in business jet analysis, is partnering with Parapex Media to provide helicopter fleet information.

Safran Helo Engines Emerges a Stronger Firm Post Covid

Safran Helicopter Engines expects a 15 percent increase in year-over-year deliveries.

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