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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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Tags: Bell Bell 429 Sky Yard Aviation Textron
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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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Tags: The Vertical Flight Society Tony Paradiso
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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
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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Tags: PHI
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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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Tags: SkyOS Skyryse
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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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Tags: Air Methods Air Methods Ascend EMS Southwest Technical College
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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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Tags: eVTOL FAA Joby
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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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Tags: Avidyne Blackhawk Colombian Army IFD550 UH-60
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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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Tags: Airbus H145 Microflite
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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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Tags: HAI Heli Expo SAF
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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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Tags: Entrol Heli Expo
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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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Tags: AZ FAA Accident Report PHOENIX
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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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Tags: BRAWLEY CA FAA Accident Report
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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
20
2024

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada adds helicopter engine overhaul capability at Singapore facility

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Singapore Airshow, February 20, 2024 – Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today it will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by creating a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines, which power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

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Tags: MRO Pratt Whitney Pratt Whitney Canada PW&C Singapore
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Feb
19
2024

Blackcomb Helicopters Monitoring Fleet with Foresight MX HUMS

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​20 February, 2024 – GPMS International announced today that Blackcomb Helicopters, a leading helicopter utility provider in Western Canada, has chosen to equip their four Airbus EC135s and four Bell 212HPs with the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system, Foresight MX.  

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Tags: Belll 212 Blackcomb Helicopters Foresight MX GPMS
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Feb
18
2024

MD HELICOPTERS EXHIBITING AT THE 2024 SINGAPORE AIRSHOW SHOWCASING THE EXPANDABLE TH/AH530 MILITARY PRODUCT LINE

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SINGAPORE: February 18, 2024 – MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) (Singapore Airshow Booth #C-S66) is returning to the biannual Singapore Airshow in Singapore from Feb. 20 to 25. The company’s booth will be located in the USA Partnership Pavilion.

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Tags: MD Helicopters MDH Singapore Airshow
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Feb
18
2024

NTSB Preliminary Report: Tupelo, MS

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Location: Tupelo, MS Accident Number: CEN24LA112 Date & Time: February 6, 2024,

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Feb
16
2024

EPNER Selects Loft Dynamics’ Virtual Reality Simulator to Train Highly Qualified Test Pilots

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Loft Dynamics, a leading virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training device (FSTD) manufacturer, announced today that EPNER, the world-renowned and highly selective test pilot school in France, will acquire one of the company’s EASA-qualified simulators. EPNER will use Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 VR FSTD to safely and efficiently train their students in executing and evaluating maneuvers uniquely required for their job function. The school is the latest organization to harness the power of virtual reality to make pilot training safer, more affordable, accessible and sustainable.

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Tags: EPNER Loft Dynamics
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Feb
16
2024

Padpilot launches helicopter theory for PPL(H) 

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Pilot training publisher, Padpilot, has released a new series of interactive theory books and training resources for Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) theoretical knowledge studies.  The set of 9 PPL(H) subjects is available on Padpilot’s new eReader content platform, allowing digital content to be accessed on any device: Android, Apple or browser. 

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Tags: Padpilot
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Feb
15
2024

Helicopter Express Launches into HUMS with Foresight MX

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15 February, 2024 – GPMS International announced today that Helicopter Express has completed their first installation of Foresight MX, the industry’s leading HUMS solution, on their new Bell 429.  Additionally, Helicopter Express has placed a follow-on order of Foresight MX for their new Bell 412EPX. 

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Tags: Bell 412EPX Bell 429 Bell Flight Bell Helicopter Foresight MX GPMS Helicopter Express HUMS
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Feb
15
2024

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2023 results

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Amsterdam, 15 February 2024 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2023 financial results and provided guidance for 2024.

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Feb
15
2024

Transwest Helicopters receives FAA approval for Vertical Reference Mission Equipment

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Oliver, BC, Canada – February 15, 2024 – Previously approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Transwest’s Bell Medium Vertical Reference Doors are approved for the Bell 205A-1, 212, 214B/B1 and 412, 412EP, 412CF aircraft and are readily available.

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Tags: Bell Flight Bell Helicopter FAA TCCA Transwest Helicopters
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Feb
14
2024

MD Helicopters Expands New Authorized Service Center and Parts Retailer Network

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Mesa, Arizona: February 14, 2024 – MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce two new additions to its growing global network of MDH service providers. Clemens Aviation of Wichita, Kansas, is now an MD Helicopters Authorized Service Center (ASC). Additionally, Seaside Helicopters of Mesa, Arizona, became an MD Helicopters Authorized Spare Parts Retailer. With a wealth of MDH service experience and knowledge, these new network additions further deliver on MD Helicopters’ commitment to increasing support options and reducing service response times for customers.

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Tags: Clemns Aviation MD Helicoppters MDH
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Feb
13
2024

Axnes Drives Global Growth, Realizes Company Firsts in 2023 - delivers innovative new capabilities, contract wins, customer success and grows global presence in 2023

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Grimstad, Norway and Colorado, USA – February 12, 2024 - Axnes, AS, a leading global provider of wireless communication solutions, today announced the company’s continued growth in 2023. Over the course of the year, Axnes successfully cemented itself as a global leader in rugged, reliable wireless intercommunication systems, launching multiple new capabilities, closing three significant program wins and continuing to deliver success across international military and civilian customers.

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Feb
13
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: GLACIER VIEW, AK

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AIRCRAFT FLEX PLATE FAILED ON THE TAIL ROTOR AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT, GLACIER VIEW, AK.

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Tags: AK FAA Accident Report GLACIER VIEW
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Feb
13
2024

YATES COUNTY EMS SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND TO PROVIDE ONLINE TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

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PENN YAN, NY, Feb. 12, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Yates County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online programs to provide additional training for its emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and medics.

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Tags: Air Methods Air Methods Ascend Yates County EMS
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Feb
13
2024

Phenix Solutions is set to showcase the Ultra 2XL aircraft at HAI's Heli Expo 2024

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McMinnville, OR - February 13th, 2024, Phenix Solutions is excited to announce they will participate in the upcoming HAI HELI-EXPO scheduled for Feb 27-29th in Anaheim, CA. This event is known for providing aviation industry leaders and professionals the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest trends in aviation, so this promises to be an excellent venue for Phenix to unveil its Heavy Lift UAS aircraft, the Ultra 2XL.

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Tags: Heli Expo Phenix Solutions
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Feb
12
2024

Precision to Monitor Airbus AS332s with Foresight MX HUMS

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12 February 2024 – Precision announced today that next quarter they will begin monitoring their fleet of Airbus AS332 Super Puma helicopters with GPMS International’s industry leading health and monitoring system (HUMS), known as Foresight MX.  Ordered in 2023, Precision will be the first AS332 operator to utilize advanced HUMS for firefighting support in the United States and beyond.

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Tags: Airbus AS332 GPMS Precision
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Feb
12
2024

Bell Introduces Danny Maldonado as Chief Commercial Officer of Commercial Business Sales

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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has appointed Danny Maldonado as its Chief Commercial Officer. Danny is responsible for all of Bell’s global commercial aircraft sales, aftermarket solutions and customer service, and the Bell Training Academy. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of Textron Financial Corporation for nine years before returning to Bell.

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Tags: Bell Bell Textron Danny Maldonado Textron
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