Author: Admin
|
Feb
19
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Coptersafety’s TRU AW169 full flight simulator with Phase 8 avionics has been qualified to Level D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Level D qualification is only assigned to full flight simulators that meet the highest standards of the FAA.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Coptersafety
FAA
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Feb
19
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
NTSB Preliminary Report: Libby, MT
[Read More...]
Tags:
LIBBY
MT
NTSB Report
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Feb
20
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Alexandria, VA (Feb. 20, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) expressed strong support for the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 in a letter to US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-02). The bipartisan legislation responds to the findings of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) final report on the Jan. 29, 2025, Washington, D.C., midair collision, which was issued earlier this week.
[Read More...]
Tags:
VAI
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Feb
23
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Marignane, France, 23 February 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next generation rotorcraft concepts to address the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Airbus
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
11
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
![]()
Atlanta, March 2026 – The Florida State Guard has selected Lifeseeker systems from CENTUM to support airborne emergency response missions.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Airbus
CENTUM
Florida State Guard
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Feb
25
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The future of flight is coming to Uber (NYSE: UBER).
[Read More...]
Tags:
Joby
Uber
United Arab Emirates
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
09
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
March 2026 – Sacramento, California, U.S.A. - Aerometals, a precision aerospace design and manufacturing company, has announced the successful completion of its H225 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) development program. The program represents a major advancement in engine protection technology for the Airbus H225 platform and is now fully transitioned into production.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Aerometals
H225
IBF
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Feb
27
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
San Jose, CA - February 27, 2026 - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced it will work with Starlink to bring stable, reliable and high-speed connectivity to its air taxis, marking Starlink’s entry into the emerging air mobility category and an industry-first collaboration.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Archer
Starlink
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
02
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Coptersafety is pleased to announce the appointment of Eetu Peuraniemi as the new Chief Flight Instructor, succeeding Martin Berner who has been in the role since 2022.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Coptersafety
Eetu Peuraniemi
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
02
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Rome, 2 March 2026 – The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW149s from Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, boosting the UK Armed Forces’ capabilities.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Leonardo
UK Ministry of Defence
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
03
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
IRVING, Texas, Mar. 3, 2026 – FreeFlight Systems announced it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) supporting installation of its RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter on the Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 helicopters. The FAA also issued corresponding Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs), confirming the approved configurations meet the requirements of FAA AD 2023-11-07 for radio altimeter tolerance in the 5G C-band environment.
[Read More...]
Tags:
FreeFlight Systems
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
03
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Madrid, March 2nd, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces a new milestone in its European expansion: the official FTD Level 3 certification of its Bell 412 simulator, operated by Global Helicopter Service (GHS) in Germany. The device has successfully completed the rigorous auditing process of the German authorities, establishing itself as a critical tool for high-complexity mission training.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Entrol
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
ATLANTA, Georgia - At a joint press conference held during the Verticon 2026 expo, Helicopteres Guimbal officially announced the full-scale development of the GrandCabri G5.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Guimbal
Helicopteres Guimbal
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
MD Helicopters unveiled a new high-performance light single platform prototype, the MD 564 — an aircraft designed to extend the legacy of the iconic 500-series into a new era of capability. Building upon the proven 500-series lineage, the MD 564 concept integrates the Rolls-Royce 250- C47E/3 engine, delivering significant gains in power margin, payload flexibility, and high/hot performance.
[Read More...]
Tags:
MD Helicopters
MD564
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
11
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
TORRANCE, CA – March 11, 2026 – Robinson Helicopter Company, (RHC) will implement Crewchief Systems next-generation digital aircraft management capabilities across the future R66 NxG and R88 helicopters, along with all legacy R22’s, R44’s and aircraft sent in under the new RHC trade in program. Adding the Crewchief platform to future and legacy Robinson helicopters offers owners and operators a secure, cloud-based digital infrastructure with lifetime visibility into each aircraft’s operational and maintenance history. The initiative replaces fragmented, paper-based logbooks and disconnected systems with a secure, structured digital environment that delivers real-time operational and maintenance intelligence.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Crewchief Systems
Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
![]()
ATLANTA and TORRANCE, CA, March 10, 2026 — Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced today the establishment of Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit dedicated to the development and support of a full suite of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. The formation of this division expands Robinson’s current business to include the broadest range of manned and unmanned vertical lift solutions currently available, addressing a diverse set of mission requirements across civil, commercial, and defense sectors.
[Read More...]
Tags:
RHC
Robinson
Unmanned
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
11
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. AND TORRANCE, CA. – MARCH 11, 2026 – StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, has been selected by U.S. helicopter OEM, Robinson Helicopter Company, to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters powered by the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners and operators with a Robinson-recommended MRO solution for abbreviated turnaround times and reduced costs.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Robinson
StandardAero
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, advanced its R88 development program, integrating a new group of strategic suppliers to further enhance the aircraft’s mission readiness. Building upon the foundational partnerships established last year with Garmin and Safran Helicopter Engines, these new collaborators will introduce state-of-the-art health monitoring and datalink systems in addition to equipment designed specifically to reduce downtime.
[Read More...]
Tags:
R88
Robinson Helicopter
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Atlanta, Verticon, 10 March 2026 - Safran Helicopter Engines and Helicopteres Guimbal today announced their exclusive partnership to power the GrandCabri G5. This new helicopter will be powered with the 450 shp Arrius 2D, a new variant of the Arrius engine family.
[Read More...]
Tags:
GrandCabri G5
Guimbal
Safran
Safran Helicopter Engines
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, unveiled the new R44 Utility trim at Verticon in Atlanta. Known for decades as the industry’s reliable, multi-mission workhorse, the R44 is getting even tougher with an all-new interior designed specifically for high intensity, "dirty" missions.
[Read More...]
Tags:
R44
R44 Utility Trim
Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
04
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Waterbury, VT - GPMS International, Inc. announced today that it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR12015SE for its industry leading Health and Usage Monitoring System, Foresight MX, for the CH-47D helicopter. The approval was developed in partnership with Columbia Helicopters, Inc., with the first aircraft in operation at PJ Helicopters.
[Read More...]
Tags:
GPMS
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
04
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Marignane, France, 04 March 2026 - Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract is part of a series of projects lasting 48 months, with a total budget of approximately €1.1 million. It involves the study and development of a hybrid uncrewed aircraft capable of performing various operational missions depending on its configuration and payloads.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Airbus Helicopters
EDA
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
04
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – Feb. 26, 2026 – As the aviation industry recognizes Women in Aviation Week, March 2 – 8, United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, is proud to spotlight Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Jeanette Eaton. She is a leader whose journey from engineer to helicopter pilot to global sales executive reflects the very spirit of resilience, innovation, and service that defines the industry.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Air Methods
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
04
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
GPMS International, Inc announced today that HALO-Flight, South Texas' nonprofit emergency air ambulance service, has placed an order to equip their final three Bell 407 aircraft with the Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). With this order, all five of HALO-Flight's operational Bell 407GXiswill carry the same level of advanced monitoring capability.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Bell 407 Gxi
GPMS
HALO-Flight
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
04
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Mineral Wells, TX – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls, and control systems announced a milestone demonstration of its Genesys GRC 4000 4-axis rotorcraft autopilot. Integrated into the Black Hawk Genesys Avionics Suite™, the GRC 4000 successfully performed a demonstration of fully automated liftoff, hover, enroute flight, and landing on a UH-60 in October 2025 — delivering capabilities that dramatically reduce pilot workload and expands mission capability.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Moog
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
05
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Kelowna, BC, Canada, March 5, 2026 – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp.(AEM), unveils a brand-new low impedance router option for its P139-HD Digital Audio System.
[Read More...]
Tags:
AEM
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
10
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
Madrid, March 10th, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce a significant expansion in the Oceanian market. Northern Rescue Helicopter has signed an agreement for two AW169 FNPT II MCC simulators, a move that reinforces the operator's commitment to the highest standards of Search and Rescue (SAR) and HEMS training.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Entrol
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
09
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
GPMS International and Bell Textron Inc. announced today a collaboration to bring Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) to the Bell 505 helicopter. The effort expands the portfolio of Bell platforms supported by Foresight MX and will provide Bell 505 operators with advanced vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and flight data monitoring capabilities.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Bell
GPMS
Textron
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
09
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
March 9, 2026 — GPMS International, Inc., the industry leader in helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), today announced that Helicopter Express has become the first operator to upgrade from the Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitor (BHVM) System to the GPMS Foresight MX HUMS platform for their Bell 412 EPX. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the growing BHVM-to-GPMS upgrade program developed in partnership with Bell, as operators across the industry seek modern, supportable alternatives to aging legacy monitoring systems.
[Read More...]
Tags:
GPMS
Categories:
Press Releases
|
Mar
06
2026
|
|
Posted by Admin
|
|
OAK CREEK, WI – March 5, 2026 – Astronautics Corporation of America, together with Alpha Aviation and StandardAero, is seeking Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) co-validation of its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the RoadRunner® AFI4700 electronic flight instrument (EFI) on Leonardo A109-series helicopters operating in Japan.
[Read More...]
Tags:
Astronautics
StandardAero
Categories:
Press Releases