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Feb
27
2024

Moog Flight Tests Daedalean’s Ailumina Visual Awareness System

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February 27, 2024 – Mineral Wells, TX – Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today at the HAI annual Heli-Expo that it has completed an MOU agreement with AI-enabled avionics developer Daedalean to develop an integration roadmap of Daedalean technology into the Genesys Avionics Suite. This comes after successful flight testing of Daedalean’s OmniX evaluation kit on the Genesys OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter. This represents a major milestone for both companies in advancing progress toward AI-enabled autonomous flight.

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Feb
20
2024

Bell 505 Maintains Strong Sales Momentum Across Southeast Asia with New Purchase Agreements from Customers in Three Countries

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Singapore (February 20, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, continues to see robust sales of its Bell 505 helicopter across the Asia Pacific region. The latest contracts signed with customers in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines demonstrate the ongoing demand.

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Feb
21
2024

Bell Showcases Designer Series Bell 429 Helicopter for the First Time in Southeast Asia at Singapore Airshow 2024

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Singapore (February 20, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, will showcase the Designer Series Bell 429 commercial helicopter for the first time in Southeast Asia at the Singapore Airshow 2024.

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Feb
20
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: BRAWLEY, CA

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AIRCRAFT TAIL ROTOR STRUCK BUSHES ON DEPARTURE, BRAWLEY, CA.

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Feb
20
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: PHOENIX, AZ

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AIRCRAFT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AFTER HEARING A LOUD BANG AND LANDED NEAR A ROAD, PHOENIX, AZ.

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Feb
20
2024

Entrol to exhibit its iconic H11 FTD Level 5 flight simulator at HAI Heli Expo in California

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Madrid, February 20, 2024 - ​Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and AATD flight simulators, will be attending the HAI Heli Expo to be held on February 27, 28 and 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (USA).

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Feb
20
2024

Anaheim Aviation Show Will Utilize Biofuel to Reduce Carbon Footprint

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​Alexandria, Virginia (February 20, 2024) – To reduce the event’s carbon footprint, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all aircraft flying into HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. The annual conference and trade show, the largest in the world for the vertical aviation industry, will take place Feb. 26–29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., with exhibits open Feb. 27–29.

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Feb
27
2024

SPECTRUM AEROMED ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE AIR AMBULANCE SOLUTIONS

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February 27, 2024 (FARGO, ND, USA)  Spectrum Aeromed, a leading global provider of air ambulance solutions, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its engineering department.  The expansion will provide new engineering offices and meeting space to its facility located at the Hector International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota.   This strategic development emphasizes the company’s focus on innovation and quality, alongside its commitment to offering advanced life-saving equipment. Concurrently, the company’s production facility will also be expanded to improve operational efficiency.

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Feb
21
2024

Microflite adds new five-bladed H145

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Singapore, 21 February 2024 – Australian commercial aircraft operator Microflite has ordered a second five-bladed H145 to support its growing training, commercial, utility, fire observation and rescue operations.

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Feb
21
2024

AVIDYNE UPGRADES COLOMBIAN ARMY HELICOPTER FLEET WITH IFD550 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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Melbourne, FL. – February 21, 2024 – Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems announced that the Colombian Army has selected IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems for their fleet of UH1-H, UH-1N, MI-17, and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters as part of their Avionics Standardization Program. A portion of the fleet has been upgraded and operationalized in 2023 and the second phase of installations has commenced.

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Feb
21
2024

Joby Completes Third Stage of FAA Certification Process

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has become the first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to complete the third of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) type certification process.

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Feb
21
2024

SOUTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND TO PROVIDE ONLINE TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS

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CEDAR CITY, UT, Feb. 20, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Southwest Technical College has selected Air Methods Ascend’s Critical Care Review and EMS Review online programs to integrate into the curriculum for students in their public safety programs.

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Feb
27
2024

GPMS SELECTED BY AIRBUS HELICOPTERS TO EXPAND HUMS OFFERINGS

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​27 February, 2024 – Airbus Helicopters and GPMS International have signed an agreement on HUMS covering the H125 series, H130, EC135, EC145 and AS332 models. Customers using GPMS’s Foresight MX have already benefited from powerful, predictive HUMS. With this agreement, customers can now seamlessly share data with Airbus Helicopters and optionally enroll in Airbus’s FlyScan Service to improve remote support and gain powerful proactive monitoring with maintenance guidance.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters AS332 EC135 EC145 GPMS H125 H130 HUMS
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Feb
21
2024

Skyryse One Begins New Era Of Simpler, Safer Aviation

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 -- Meet the Skyryse One, the world's first production helicopter operated with a single control stick and two touch screens. Powering the revolutionary controls is SkyOS™, our proprietary operating system that offers simplified control and an aircraft-agnostic, triply-redundant fly-by-wire system. It's no longer just a helicopter – it's now the most integrated, elevated, and simplified aircraft in the world. By replacing the decades-old mechanical controls and removing hundreds of potential points of aircraft failure, Skyryse was able to completely rethink cockpit design from a blank slate to build something entirely new.

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Feb
21
2024

PHI CELEBRATES 75-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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LAFAYETTE, La. (February 21, 2024) – PHI, a leader in global helicopter services, is proud and honored to celebrate its 75-year anniversary in 2024.

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Feb
22
2024

Schweizer and Gallagher Specialty Partner to Offer Discounted Insurance for Schweizer Helicopter Owners and Operator

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Anaheim, California (Feb. 21, 2024) – Schweizer is excited to announce a partnership with Gallagher Specialty’s Aerospace team to offer all Schweizer owners and operators competitive hull and liability insurance through a single point of contact.

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Feb
22
2024

VFS Remembers Tony Paradiso, Founding Member

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The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, Inc. — mourns the loss of its last surviving founding member. Michael Antonio “Tony” Paradiso passed away at his ranch in Woodbridge, California, on Feb. 1, 2024, at 103 years old.

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Feb
22
2024

Sky Yard Aviation Corporation Philippines Purchases Customized Bell 429 Helicopter

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Singapore Airshow (February 20, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of a highly customized Bell 429 helicopter to Sky Yard Aviation Corporation in the Philippines. The delivery of this aircraft, completed at the end of 2023, brings the total number of Bell 429 helicopters operating in the Philippines to twelve.

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Feb
22
2024

Meghna Aviation and Ginger Aviation Each Take Delivery of Bangladesh and Taiwan's First Commercial Bell 407GXi

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Singapore (February 20, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has announced that Meghna Aviation and Ginger Aviation have each taken delivery of a Bell 407GXi, making them the first commercial operators of the Bell 407GXi in Bangladesh and Taiwan respectively.

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Feb
22
2024

MD HELICOPTERS FEATURES FIELD UPGRADES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AT HELI-EXPO 2024

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MESA, ARIZONA: February 22, 2024 – MD Helicopters’ (MDH) dedication to customer input and its new Fielded Fleet Upgrade program will be front and center in booth #4022 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, February 27–29, 2024. MDH’s focus during the show is to highlight progress toward customer promises, share advancements in direct response to customer feedback that includes its new Fielded Fleet Upgrades program, and continue to gather insight from customers to drive its 2024 initiatives.

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Feb
22
2024

Donaldson Announces Record Sales of its Popular Inlet Barrier Filter Reveals Leonardo AW169 IBF for the First Time at Heli-Expo 2024

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MINNEAPOLIS (February 22, 2024)—Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announces record sales of its industry leading inlet barrier filter (IBF), and invites customers to Heli-Expo Booth #8102 to see the first ever display of its Leonardo AW169 IBF.

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Feb
22
2024

ASI, Enstrom Partner to Resurrect Popular Insurance Program

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Aviation Specialty Insurance has partnered with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to reintroduce an insurance program tailor-made for Enstrom owners and operators, the Enstrom Owner’s Program. The program promises customers ultra-competitive rates, tiered rating credits based on pilot experience, five liability limit options, instant rate indications, and more. 

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Feb
22
2024

ASU TSO'd E3 NVG is Now Available to Order

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(BOISE, IDAHO) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a reputable provider with over 28 years of global experience in modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations, has officially released their TSO’d E3 NVG for orders. This cutting-edge technology will be prominently showcased in an interactive display at HAI’s Heli-Expo in Anaheim, CA, from February 26-29 at booth 2802.

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Feb
27
2024

Moog Upgrades UH-60L with Genesys Avionics Suite

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February 27, 2024 – Mineral Wells, TX – Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today that it is working with XP Services, a Tullahoma, TN based company specializing in aircraft modernization and refurbishment, to add the UH-60L model to its Black Hawk Alpha model STC for Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite. As part of the STC, the avionics suite will interface with GE - 701D engines. STC completion is planned for Fall of 2024. The first two UH-60L aircraft will be supplied by Seaview Aviation located in Camarillo, CA for their contract deliveries to an Australian customer.

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Feb
23
2024

AVIDYNE ANNOUNCES APPROVED-MODEL-LIST CERTIFICATION FOR IFD NAVIGATORS IN NINE HELICOPTER MODELS

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Melbourne, FL. – February 22, 2024 – Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, is pleased to announce that U.K.-based Horizon Design Services has received Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) validation of an Approved Model List-Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for installation of the Avidyne IFD-Series FMS/ GPS/ NAV/ COM systems as replacements for legacy GNS-Series navigators in nine different helicopter models. 

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Feb
27
2024

Enstrom Selects Genesys Helicopter Autopilot for Enstrom 480B

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February 27, 2024 – Mineral Wells, TX – Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today that it is working with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to install and certify the latest generation Genesys Helicopter Autopilot in the Enstrom 480B. The 3-axis VFR autopilot is scheduled for completion and availability for OEM factory fit and aftermarket retrofit by the end of 2024. Interested customers can have the autopilot installed by Enstrom or a

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Feb
26
2024

AeroBrigham to receive Brazil ANAC certification

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February 26, 2024 - Decatur, Texas - North Texas maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider AeroBrigham will soon complete the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) certification to be awarded by the Brazil aviation authority.  Upon award, the company will have return to service authorization for aircraft registered in Brazil. AeroBrigham anticipates greater opportunities for aircraft completions, overall maintenance, repair and other comprehensive services currently offered for both fixed and rotor-wing airframes. 

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Feb
26
2024

HELICOPTER SERVICES INC. ANNOUNCES AERIAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AIRCRAFT COMPLETION

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SPRING, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024  One of the nation’s leading helicopter sales and support companies has recently delivered on a completion contract with Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD).

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Feb
26
2024

Metro Aviation Excited to Return to Anaheim for HAI HELI-EXPO

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26 February 2024 – Anaheim, CA – Metro Aviation will be at the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim on February 27-29 at Booth #2922. This year’s booth will feature an EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight. The aircraft marks the first EMS aircraft in Metro’s fleet to be outfitted with the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom Extension system, allowing flight crews to maintain continuous communication even when outside the aircraft. A long-time Metro operations customer, Montana-based Mercy Flight has been with Metro since 2000.  

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Feb
26
2024

VARON Launches New Image and Website

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Miami, FL – VARON announces it has completely renewed its corporate image as part of its rebranding process, which took place during most of 2023 and finalized in 2024. The company understands the need to identify with the most imminent use case of its advanced air mobility operations, which is in tourism using eVTOL aircraft that are becoming available today, while at the same time projecting its view for future development into other novel air mobility markets, through a fresh, modern and relatable image.

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