ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Htiglobal, Phyll Technology Innovation chosen to train Thai engineers in Bell maintenance Htiglobal and partner Phyll Technology Innovation have been selected to train engineers at Thai Aviation Industries in the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blackcomb Helicopters appoints new president Canadian operator Blackcomb Helicopters has announced the appointment of Jonathan Burke as its new president and accountable executive.…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Supernal, TruWeather Solutions to introduce real-time micro-weather forecasting to AAM ecosystem Weather forecasting is the latest aspect of the vast advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem that Supernal is addressing…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airlift 5 Texas celebrates 1st anniversary of air medical service to Rio Grande Valley AirLift 5 Texas, part of Air Methods, has been crucial in bringing emergency air medical services to the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Wingcopter, Siemens Healthineers sign MOU to develop drone delivery service in Africa German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter is partnering with Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sweet Helicopters sets new transport record at Indianapolis 500 (Vertical) - Sweet Helicopters shattered its previous record for passengers transported, with 350 taken to and from the…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Argentina’s Ministry of Defense to acquire 6 Bell 407GXi aircraft The government-to-government contract was executed between the Ministry of Defense of Argentina and Canadian Commercial Corp. The helicopters…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News CAE awarded $455M subcontract for US Army flight school training support services CAE Defense & Security has won a contract from General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to provide flight school…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News TracMap announces rebranding to Tabula TracMap has undergone a rebranding from TracMap to Tabula, effective May 31. The change represents the company’s commitment…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Volocopter integrates Swiss-AS MRO software into its operations ecosystem Volocopter has selected Swiss Aviation Software’s (Swiss-AS’s) maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) software, AMOS, to manage the company’s…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News DART Aerospace receives expanded FAA STC for Model 311 GII FAS DART Aerospace’s FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Model 311 GII Fire Attack System (FAS) has been…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bristow announced as preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard SAR Bristow Ireland Ltd., a subsidiary of Bristow Group, has been announced by the Irish Department of Transport as…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Air Mobility advances its eVTOL testing phase Eve has announced that the company continues to advance its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) testing phase…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve completes development of its urban ATM prototype The urban air traffic management (urban ATM) prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Knighthood Global invests in Odys Aviation to support sustainable aircraft manufacturing Advisory and consultancy company Knighthood Global is investing in HAI member Odys Aviation, a sustainable aircraft company specializing…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo signs contract with Malaysia for 2 ATR 72 MPA platforms At LIMA 2023 this week, the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia signed a contract with Leonardo for the…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Universal Avionics opens new office at France’s Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Universal Avionics International has opened a new office in Blagnac, France, at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO). The move extends…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News REACH Air Medical Services adds blood products to Elko County, Nevada, flights REACH Air Medical Services has announced that packed red blood cells are now available to its medical crews…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Helicopter Institute executes agreement with Dallas CBD Vertiport Helicopter Institute has executed a lease agreement for the Dallas CBD Vertiport, with flight operations beginning Jul. 14,…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Igor Sikorsky inspires generations of innovation on 134th anniversary of his birth Igor Sikorsky came to America as a refugee, led the creation of the rotorcraft industry, and spurred engineering…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Corporate of Italy orders 43 Airbus helicopters at EBACE 2023 Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus on the…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom employee spotlight: Apollo Berg Apollo Berg is a dedicated sheet-metal worker at Enstrom with over 20 years of experience taking pride in…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell: Idaho Helicopters partnership keeps Air St. Luke’s team flying (VIDEO) (Bell) - St. Luke’s Hospital System and Air St. Luke’s discuss their operation in partnership with Idaho Helicopters.Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Entrol releases new ‘mixed reality’ solution (VIDEO) Entrol has released a new “mixed reality” solution focused on mission training that can be used as a…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News NMSU Fire Department selects Air Methods Ascend for student firefighter training Air Methods announced this week that the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Fire Department has selected the Air…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo, Weststar celebrate agreements, sustainability milestone at LIMA 2023 At Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) this week, Weststar celebrated its collaboration with Leonardo in development…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSfirm.com exceeds expectations at Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering JSfirm.com proudly announces its sponsorship of the Alaska Airmen’s Association and the organization’s successful Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering.Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom Safety Check: tweaking the rotor rpm Randy Sharkey, chief pilot for Sweet Helicopters and a designated pilot examiner (DPE), discusses best practices for maintaining…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News United Kingdom, Ireland order new Leonardo helicopters at EBACE 2023 Leonardo’s UK and Ireland VIP/corporate helicopter regional distributor, Sloane, announced orders for one AW109 GrandNew and one AW109…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Honeywell’s Aspire 350 achieves milestone certification Honeywell’s Aspire 350 satellite communications system has achieved Iridium network certification.Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Phenix Half-Pint completes company flight test in McMinnville, Oregon Phenix Solutions is proud to announce the successful completion last week of a company flight test with the…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade to operate, revitalize heliport in Newport in Jersey City, New Jersey Blade Air Mobility has entered into an agreement with Newport Helipad to operate and revitalize the Newport Helistop,…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeFlight unveils capsule for rescuing pets from life-threatening situations In a first for Australia, LifeFlight Engineering has created an animal rescue capsule (ARC) for safely rescuing, winching,…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News CAE selects Vienna, Austria, for new business aviation training center in Central Europe Technology company CAE is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training center…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News MD Helicopters exhibiting at LIMA Exhibition in Malaysia this week MD Helicopters is exhibiting at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition in Malaysia May 23–27, where…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Florida fire-and-rescue department selects Air Methods Ascend to provide online training for flight team Martin County (Florida) Fire Rescue has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical-care clinician online education program for first…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom: a year in review A look back at how the company has progressed since Chuck Surack purchased the OEM in May 2022.Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace expands in Asia-Pacific with VX4 preorder from Kakao Mobility Vertical Aerospace announced that Kakao Mobility, a South Korean mobility technology company, has preordered up to 50 of…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News PJi announces DART distribution agreement with KGB Aviation Solutions Pilot John International (PJi) is excited to offer this unique data acquisition ruggedization tool (DART) that can be…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Lockheed Martin training devices are preparing US Marines for missions in the King Stallion aircraft Lockheed Martin’s suite of CH-53K training devices, developed with the King Stallion aircraft, is enabling US Marines across…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JETNET to showcase training courses, research products at EBACE 2023 JETNET will display its training courses and research products at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023),…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSfirm.com partners with Aviation Supplies and Academics JSfirm.com is proud to announce Aviation Supplies and Academics as its newest job distribution partner. This partnership allows…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSSI to exhibit at EBACE 2023 later this month Meet the JSSI team at the EBACE 2023 trade show next week in Switzerland to learn how the…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News US naval air station employs Frasca TH-73A simulator solution The TH-73A PTT is a self-paced, low-cost training solution that aims to equip student pilots with the basics…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Meridian celebrates 25th complete refurbishment of a Bell 206L Meridian Helicopters recently achieved a significant milestone by completing its 25th refurbishment of a Bell 206L helicopter.Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Milestone announces sale of S-92 helicopter to Brunei Shell Petroleum The Milestone Aviation Group has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. The aircraft is…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Able Aerospace named Atlas Air’s Component Repair Supplier of the Year Able Aerospace Services has been named Component Repair Supplier of the Year – Large Volume by Atlas Air…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus H145: the all-terrain guardian angel of the Andes The Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) has been actively using the H145 helicopter for crucial services in the Andes…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo obtains Maintenance Training Organisation certification in Italy for military aircraft Leonardo has become the first industrial player in Italy to deliver the entire range of maintenance training services…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus: VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) have successfully tested the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) VSR700…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Emergency room in the sky: a look at the Bell 429 lightweight air ambulance interior kits Bell 429 customers share why they choose the OEM’s lightweight, spacious interior kits, which come in three configurations,…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Erickson S-64 FAA certified for NVG operations The FAA on Apr. 6 certified an Erickson S-64F Air Crane helicopter for night-vision goggles (NVG) operation. The…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom to showcase new 480B helicopter at US Aircraft Expo Enstrom Helicopter is showcasing its new 480B helicopter at the US Aircraft Expo in Chicago, Illinois, May 19–20,…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Lockheed Martin celebrates 60 years in Huntsville, Alabama Lockheed Martin, supporting defense and government missions, last year added 200 jobs in North Alabama and is scheduled…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Air Mobility completes eVTOL wind tunnel testing Eve Air Mobility has finished wind tunnel testing of its upcoming electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle.Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer announces Q1 2023 results Archer Aviation Inc. announced operating and financial results for the first quarter ended Mar. 31, 2023.Rotor DailyMay 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Fabrice Arfi joins Universal Avionics International as general manager Universal Avionics announced the appointment of Fabrice Arfi as general manager of Universal Avionics International (UASI), noting he…Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility reports financial results for Q1 2023 Blade’s Q1 2023 revenue reached $45.3 million, a 70% increase compared with the prior year, with short distance…Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility to present at upcoming investor conferences Blade Air Mobility, Inc., announced that members of its management team will present at investor conferences on transportation…Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News EIB grants €40M to Wingcopter for expanding electric delivery drones and logistics The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a quasi-equity investment worth 40 million euros to Wingcopter to help…Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer rolls out 1st Midnight aircraft, prepares for flight-testing next quarter Archer Aviation said it has completed the final assembly of its first Midnight eVTOL aircraft and plans a…Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Supernal, Inmarsat partner on AAM vehicle connectivity Supernal has partnered with Inmarsat to define the application of satellite connectivity in advanced air mobility (AAM). The…Rotor DailyMay 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer Aviation forms advisory board for expanding partnership with US DOD Archer’s Midnight aircraft is gaining interest from the US Department of Defense (US DOD) due to its impressive…Rotor DailyMay 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSfirm.com awards multiple scholarships JSfirm.com has been across the country this spring presenting awards and delivering scholarships to deserving students and instructors.Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo appoints former Italian ecological transition minister CEO Leonardo has appointed former Italian ecological transition minister Roberto Cingolani as CEO and general manager.Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Holding reports Q1 2023 results Advanced air mobility company Eve has published its latest quarterly results, reporting a net loss of US$25.8 million…Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Wisk Aero, Japan Airlines partner to bring everyday autonomous flight to Japan Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan.Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Boost Systems awarded EASA STC for Airbus AS350/H125 HEC System Boost Human External Cargo Systems has been awarded a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate…Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Honeywell introduces small satcom system with 5G for AAM market Honeywell has unveiled VersaWave, a new small satellite communications system with 5G, for the advanced air mobility (AAM)…Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Demand for Bell 407GXi remains robust in Australia Bell has announced the delivery of seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to Australian customers across various segments in the…Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Trakka Systems announces surveillance package for Pomona (California) police MD 500E Trakka Systems has announced its Total Mission Solutions surveillance package for the Pomona Police Department’s MD 500E helicopter.Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Echodyne, Supernal partner on radar solutions for enhanced AAM safety Radar platform company Echodyne and Hyundai advanced air mobility (AAM) company Supernal have announced a strategic agreement to…Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus Helicopters delivers 1st H135 to Spanish Air and Space Force Airbus has delivered the first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force in Albacete, Spain. This is…Rotor DailyMay 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Honeywell develops AAM industry reference guide on vehicle certification Honeywell has developed a reference guide that summarizes certification requirements from the FAA and EASA across multiple advanced…Rotor DailyMay 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News European Airbus employees volunteer to fight fires Even in their spare time, Airbus Helicopters employees are contributing to essential missions.Rotor DailyMay 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News VFS publishes study on 1-way attack drones The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has published an expansive report on one-way attack drones, also known as loitering…Rotor DailyMay 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Martha and John King enter WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame Flight instruction icons John and Martha King have been inducted into the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Pioneer…Rotor DailyMay 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace announces Q1 2023 results Vertical Aerospace this week announced its financial results for the first quarter, ended Mar. 31, 2023, noting the…Rotor DailyMay 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus reports Q1 2023 results Airbus yesterday reported consolidated financial results for its first quarter (Q1) ending Mar. 31, 2023, confirming strong demand…Rotor DailyMay 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bristow reports Q1 2023 results Bristow Group yesterday reported a net loss of $1.5 million for its quarter ended Mar. 31, 2023. The…Rotor DailyMay 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Smith Myers moves to employee ownership trust Smith Myers Communications has announced it is now majority owned through an employee ownership trust (EOT), which acquires…Rotor DailyMay 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Entrol sells H19 FTD Level 5 simulator to Alpha Aviation Entrol has sold an H19 FTD Level 5 simulator based on the AW109 to Alpha Aviation, Japan’s top…Rotor DailyMay 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Supernal AAM eVTOL cabin concept wins 2023 iF Design Award Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s advanced air mobility (AAM) company, announced today it has won recognition from the renowned…Rotor DailyMay 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Garmin receives Operational Excellence Award from Airbus Helicopters Garmin yesterday announced that it recently received the 2022 Operational Excellence Award from Airbus Helicopters at the latter’s…Rotor DailyMay 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News VFS announces 2023–24 board of directors The Vertical Flight Society is pleased to announce its board of directors for 2023–24, including members of the…Rotor DailyMay 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Methods helps US military and veterans with workforce transition Air Methods has joined forces with the US Army and the Nebraska Army National Guard to help active…Rotor DailyMay 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Kawasaki receives order for new H145 D-3 helicopter Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced receipt of an order from NMB-Minebea Thai for the company’s H145/BK117 D-3 helicopter,…Rotor DailyMay 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeSave Kansas receives award from Kansas Department of Transportation The People Saving People Award recognized LifeSave Kansas for its blood in flight initiative to carry blood products…Rotor DailyMay 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus, Safran, and Tikehau Capital finalize acquisition of Aubert & Duval The holding company owned equally by Airbus, Safran, and Tikehau Capital has finalized the acquisition of Aubert &…Rotor DailyMay 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Robinson issues service letters for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters In revision B, dated Apr. 28, 2023, Robinson notified R22-series, R44-series, and R66 dealers and service centers of…Rotor DailyMay 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo awards subcontract to IMP Aerospace & Defence for Canadian SAR helicopter upgrade IMP Aerospace & Defence has been subcontracted to undertake the upgrade of 13 in-service AW101/CH-149 Cormorant search-and-rescue helicopters…Rotor DailyMay 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News MD Helicopters showcases Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter and appreciation to Nigerian Army MD Helicopters is displaying the first example of its highly anticipated armed Cayuse Warrior Plus at the 2023…Rotor DailyApril 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sounding the Bell for a sustainable future in aviation A designer and architect of superior solutions for vertical lift in the commercial and military sectors, with customers…Rotor DailyApril 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LMS and MD Helicopters commit to 5-year production agreement Under the agreement, Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc. will be supplying the fuel quantity measurement system for MD's 500…Rotor DailyApril 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LCI forms pioneering joint venture with a US public pension The planned aviation and helicopter portfolio in this first-ever direct-to-pension-fund investment partnership in the rotary market will be…Rotor DailyApril 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Air Mobility hosts summit to build infrastructure for urban air mobility Eve Air Mobility hosted a global summit at its US facility in Melbourne, Florida, to collaborate on and…Rotor DailyApril 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Garmin receives multiple supplier awards from Embraer Garmin announced it has been named the 2022 “Best of the Best” Supplier by Embraer, a leading aerospace…Rotor DailyApril 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Redwings and Jaunt Air Mobility sign LOI for purchase of Jaunt Journey eVTOL Redwings and Jaunt plan to collaborate in Mexico by selling eVTOL aircraft and launching an air taxi service…Rotor DailyApril 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell debuts Bell 407M aircraft at Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit Bell publicly unveiled the 407M special mission aircraft at this year’s Army Aviation Association of America Mission Solutions…Rotor DailyApril 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell Textron Canada partners with Alpine Aerotech and Heli-One to extend CH-146 Griffon fleet life Bell Textron Canada Limited has awarded subcontracts to Alpine Aerotech LP and Heli-One Canada ULC to modernize the…Rotor DailyApril 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News CAE to open new business aviation training center in Central Europe CAE announced plans to expand its business aviation training network with a new facility in Central Europe.Rotor DailyApril 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News MD Helicopters announces supplier agreements bolstering parts availability MD Helicopters (MDH) has increased parts availability for new and currently operating MDH aircraft through multiple supplier agreements…Rotor DailyApril 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Spectrum Aeromed announces expanded engineering capabilities Spectrum Aeromed has announced new positions on its engineering team focused on better serving the company’s customers and…Rotor DailyApril 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News REACH opens air medical base in Porterville, California The new base will provide emergent air medical transportation to the town of Porterville and the communities of…Rotor DailyApril 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Spidertracks signs multiyear partnership with Helicopters Inc. Spidertracks, a provider of aircraft tracking, fleet management, and aviation safety solutions, has announced a multiyear partnership with…Rotor DailyApril 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News UA announces Outstanding Dealer Awards winners at AEA 2023 Universal Avionics (UA) yesterday announced the winners of its Outstanding Dealer Awards at AEA 2023, the annual convention…Rotor DailyApril 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Rebranded MD Helicopters renewing army commitment at trade show The OEM will display its armed MD Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter at the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions…Jayne WoodApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Universal Avionics completes Connected FMS TSO, Connectivity Ecosystem cybersecurity tests Universal Avionics’ Connected Flight Management System (FMS) has completed FAA technical standard order (TSO) certification, which the company…Rotor DailyApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Alpine Aerotech completes 2nd refurbishment of Bell 412EP for New South Wales Rural Fire Service The addition of an external hoist, steerable searchlight, FLIR Safire camera, and NVG-compliant cockpit lighting system will allow…Rotor DailyApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Boeing signs exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic The agreement identifies Boeing Distribution (formerly Aviall) as the exclusive distributor of approximately 600 actuation and control products…Rotor DailyApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus Helicopters introduces 1st American-made military versions of H125 Airbus Helicopters is introducing the first US-built H125 military configurations, known as AH-125 and MH-125 Ares, to the…Rotor DailyApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom Helicopter Corporation president retires after storied career After almost 40 years of dedicated service, Enstrom President Matt Francour will retire at the end of April.Rotor DailyApril 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Wisk supports consensus standards development for next-generation air travel, applauds FAA and EASA Wisk supports consensus standards development and praises FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for industry…Rotor DailyApril 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News 22 fast facts on the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey From Bell, all you need to know about the aircraft, which took flight in March 1989 as the…Rotor DailyApril 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Motorcycle group honors Air Methods crews 1 year after lifesaving rescue A year after a catastrophic motorcycle accident while riding with Marine Riders, an organization for military service members,…Rotor DailyApril 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo is 1st major defense company in UK to move to the secure cloud In collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture, Leonardo migrated key applications to the cloud-based Azure platform, becoming the first…Rotor DailyApril 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer to report 1st quarter 2023 operating update and financial results Archer Aviation is expected to report its first quarter 2023 operating update and financial results after market close…Rotor DailyApril 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus delivers 1st 2 H145 helicopters to Bavarian Police Airbus has delivered the first two of eight five-bladed H145s to the Bavarian Police.Rotor DailyApril 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom to host semi-annual maintenance courses in April, May Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is gearing up to host the first of two semi-annual maintenance courses for 2023.Rotor DailyApril 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News ERAU researchers work to advance UAM with $1.4M NASA grant Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is developing low-noise multirotor aircraft for urban air mobility (UAM) with a $1.4 million…Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Mecaer Aviation delivers luxury VVIP AW139 helicopter with advanced tech Mecaer Aviation Group today announced the delivery of a new AW139 helicopter to a US-based customer represented by…Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Spidertracks helicopter pilot spotlight: Joe Munoz Spidertracks catches up with helicopter pilot Joe Munoz, who shares why he entered the aviation industry, his favorite…Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News ICARUS wins contract with AAR, US State Department ICARUS Devices has won a contract to supply its pilot training tools to AAR Worldwide Aviation Support Services…Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News HAI’s James Viola, NTSB’s Bruce Landsberg fly with Skyryse (VIDEO) (Skyryse/YouTube) - James Viola, president and CEO of HAI, and Bruce Landsberg, vice chair of the National Transportation…Rotor DailyApril 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Avidyne named AEA Associate Member of the Year Avidyne Corp. has been named AEA Associate Member of the Year and will be honored at the Aircraft…Rotor DailyApril 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Camping 101: take a flashlight and an H145 (Airbus) - A grateful troop of Boy Scouts owe their safety to the New Mexico State Police (NMSP)…Rotor DailyApril 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom safety check: what is a true formation flight? What defines a formation flight? The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) use the term in 14 CFR 91.111, but…Rotor DailyApril 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News RotorHub, Aero Asset partner to showcase Heli Market Trends reports RotorHub International and Aero Asset have entered into a partnership to showcase the latter’s annual Heli Market Trends…Rotor DailyApril 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Grand River Dam Authority purchases Trakka Systems Total Solution Package for Bell 407GXi The Grand River Dam Authority in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has bought a Trakka Systems Total Solution Package for the…Rotor DailyApril 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility announces date for fiscal 1st quarter earnings call Blade Air Mobility will release financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended Mar. 31, 2023, on May…Rotor DailyApril 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom announces sale of 2 helicopters to Zambian Air Force Enstrom Helicopter Corp. yesterday announced the sale of two turbine-powered 480B helicopters to the Zambian Air Force (ZAF).…Rotor DailyApril 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Keystone Turbine Services receives Honeywell RR300 awards approval Precision Aviation Group’s Keystone Turbine Services has received Honeywell International’s approval to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul…Rotor DailyApril 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News PJi announces distribution agreement with KUNZ Aircraft Equipment Pilot John International (PJi) has partnered with KUNZ Aircraft Equipment to distribute the latter’s offerings, including aircraft wheel-…Rotor DailyApril 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News PHI Aviation appoints Jennifer Veilleux director of sustainability Veilleux’s role will be to create and embed sustainability practices throughout the organization, enabling PHI to deliver on…Rotor DailyApril 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News ICARUS enables view-limiting device training for 70% of US Army helicopters ICARUS Devices has announced that the US Army has issued the ICARUS Device and Airworthiness Release for the…Rotor DailyApril 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eagle Copters Maintenance to be renamed Bell Textron Australia Bell Textron has renamed Eagle Copters Maintenance (ECM) Bell Textron Australia following Bell’s acquisition of ECM in 2022.Rotor DailyApril 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Trakka Systems sells 5 TrakkaCam TC-300 EO/IR cameras to Japanese police Multiple Japanese police departments have purchased five TrakkaCam TC-300 long-range HD EO/IR camera systems for enhanced safety and…Rotor DailyApril 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Astaras welcomes Kayoko Humphrey to ANVILOY team Kayoko Humphrey joins Astaras as a customer service specialist to support expansion of the company’s tungsten alloys portfolio.Rotor DailyApril 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeFlight Australia’s AMO team receives 5-year Part 145 approval LifeFlight Australia’s Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) team has further strengthened its operation with a five-year Australian Government Civil…Rotor DailyApril 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Htiglobal joins USAIG’s performance vector safety initiative ‘Safety Bucks’ Texas-based Htiglobal has joined the US Aircraft Insurance Group’s Safety Bucks Program, which enables policyholders that operate turbine-powered…Rotor DailyApril 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sikorsky celebrates 100th anniversary, honors Brazilian Armed Forces at LAAD 2023 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside defense and industry partners at the biennial Latin…Rotor DailyApril 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Milestone signs lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter for 5 S-92s The agreements include the extension of three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters and the placement of two additional S-92s that…Rotor DailyApril 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Ambry Hill Technologies is revolutionizing aviation aftermarket with artificial intelligence The aviation aftermarket industry’s depth and diversity make it a perfect place to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions…Rotor DailyApril 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Flight Society exceeds 185 corporate members The growth of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and advancements in military and civil rotorcraft have…Rotor DailyApril 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Lisa Atherton named president and CEO of Bell Lisa Atherton, Bell’s current COO, will take over as the OEM’s president and CEO on Apr. 28, succeeding…Rotor DailyApril 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Planning for the future with DisruptiveLab Airbus Helicopters is working to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has a road map to achieve…Rotor DailyApril 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign contract for 50 H160 helicopters Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China's most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for…Rotor DailyApril 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News John and Martha King publish anthology of stories from their flying careers Both pilots and aspiring pilots will welcome the publication of “Sky Kings,” an anthology of stories from the…Rotor DailyApril 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo to exhibit at Latin American expo with multidomain platforms, technologies Leonardo will exhibit its adaptable multidomain platforms and technologies, suitable for both civil and military operators, at the…Rotor DailyApril 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Baldwin adds external stakeholder safety and quality reporting tool Baldwin Safety & Compliance launches a new external stakeholder safety and quality reporting tool that follows the company’s…Rotor DailyApril 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Methods announces opening of critical air medical service Air Methods expands to Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT), bringing critical air medical services to northern Worcester County, Massachusetts,…Rotor DailyApril 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Robinson’s HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Roundup Robinson had a successful HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in March, showcasing its new helicopters and reporting 258 deliveries in…Rotor DailyApril 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Autopilot system for Bell 407GXi certified in United Kingdom Bell Textron announces that the Bell three-axis autopilot for the Bell 407GXi has received certification by the UK…Rotor DailyApril 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Volocopter completes production setup for electric air taxis Volocopter yesterday announced the opening of its production facilities in Bruchsal, Germany, bringing the company closer to its…Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Reiser to boost Rega’s full-flight simulator with high-fidelity H145, H125 cockpits Reiser Simulation and Training, Swiss Air-Rescue Rega, and Swiss Helicopter AG have signed a contract to expand Rega’s…Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News HeliFlite expands fleet with 2 new helicopters Private helicopter chartering company HeliFlite has added to its fleet two S-76 aircraft, one manufactured in 1999 and…Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Lockheed Martin demonstrates scalable, portable maintenance capabilities on 5G network Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the use of 5G technology and advanced analytics to improve aircraft readiness and…Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Hensoldt grows significantly in 2022 financial year Hensoldt Group surpassed its key performance indicators in 2022, reports the German avionics and optronics company in its…Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Loft Dynamics recalls popularity of its simulator at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Several pilots tested Loft Dynamics’ helicopter simulator at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 last month, as the company’s photographs of…Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus picks Cobham Aerospace for HIL’s audio/radio management system Cobham Aerospace Communications’ integrated audio/radio management system will serve as a critical mission system for the HIL program,…Rotor DailyApril 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Force Aérienne de Burkina Faso purchases mapping, video units from Trakka Systems The Force Aérienne de Burkina Faso has purchased 11 TC-300 long-range HD EO/IR camera systems and TM-100 full-featured…Rotor DailyApril 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Rolls-Royce announces changes to board, executive team Changes include the appointments of Helen McCabe, who will join the Rolls-Royce board later this year as CFO;…Rotor DailyApril 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo, Morson Projects sign partnership agreement Leonardo and Morson Projects have signed a long-term strategic partnering agreement that will enable Leonardo, the United Kingdom’s…Rotor DailyApril 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifePort acquires Aeromatrix Composites’ advanced-materials business Portions of Aeromatrix’s business acquired include composite flat and formed panels, adhesives, panel pins and inserts, and payload…Rotor DailyApril 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus: an animated introduction to the world of helicopters Airbus Foundation Discovery Space has launched new animated videos highlighting helicopters’ unique abilities and their crucial role in…Rotor DailyApril 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News 2023 NAFI/King Schools Scholarship winner announced Tracy Atobatele, recipient of the 2023 National Association of Flight Instructors/King Schools Scholarship, overcame societal norms in Nigeria…Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom exhibits at Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is showcasing its 2023 turbine-powered 480B model helicopter at the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo…Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility expands board of directors Blade Air Mobility has expanded its board from seven to nine members and added Andrew Lauck and John…Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace reaches certification milestones, including DOA Vertical Aerospace has received the first-ever design organisation approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for an…Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sumitomo takes large stake in helicopter lessor LCI Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co. has acquired a 35% stake in LCI, an aviation subsidiary of Libra…Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bose unveils A30 aviation headset at Sun ’n Fun Bose introduced the company’s latest A30 aviation headset at the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida,…Rotor DailyMarch 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Milestone sells 12-helicopter portfolio to Macquarie Rotorcraft The portfolio consists of a mix of Sikorsky S-92, Airbus H135, Bell 412, and Leonardo AW109, AW139, and…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer completes 6-week wind-tunnel test of Midnight aircraft Archer tested its Midnight eVTOL aircraft in a Swiss wind tunnel to validate its performance and design for…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News FAA selects Aviation Specialties Unlimited for NVG training Aviation Specialties Unlimited has been awarded an FAA contract for night-vision goggles (NVG) pilot training. The company will…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Hensoldt Optronics builds new plant in Oberkochen Hensoldt broke ground on a new building yesterday in response to the steadily growing demand for high-performance military…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeNet of New York expands air medical services in Mohawk Valley LifeNet, a subdivision of Air Methods, is expanding its critical-care coverage in the state with a new location…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance, control of drone from tanker aircraft Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade, Jaunt Air Mobility partner to launch UAM operations in India Blade India and Jaunt Air Mobility have partnered to launch electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations in…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Alberta county contributes more than $500K to STARS Sturgeon County was recognized Mar. 23 as the first municipality in central Alberta, Canada, to contribute more than…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Methods expands air medical services with WellSpan Health Air Methods and WellSpan Health have opened WellFlight Lancaster, a new critical-care base in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Flexjet unveils new European private helicopter division Flexjet has welcomed its first super-midsize Sikorsky S-76 helicopter to its European fleet, as it becomes the first…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility to present at the 2023 Jefferies eVTOL Summit Blade Air Mobility CEO Rob Wiesenthal will present at the Jefferies eVTOL Summit on Mar. 28 at 11:00…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News United Airlines and Archer announce first commercial electric air-taxi route in Chicago United Airlines and Archer have partnered to create the first commercial eVTOL air taxi route in the United…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Flightcell: HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 review Flightcell showcased DZMx, DZMx PLUS, SmartHUB & Camera, and SVS at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023. They also partnered with…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve partners with Ferrovial Vertiports to explore urban air traffic management Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with Ferrovial Vertiports to explore the use of Eve's…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell breaks ground on test lab for new helicopter parts as competitors’ protests over its US Army contract linger (Fort Worth Report) - Bell Textron Inc. executives broke ground on a new facility dedicated to testing parts…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace confirms in shareholder letter that VX4 eVTOL preorders reached 1,400 Vertical Aerospace Ltd. has released a shareholder letter on its investor relations website and filed its annual report…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News SUN ’n FUN career fair is expanding… again! SUN ’n FUN and JSfirm.com host 10th Annual Career Fair, expanded to five days, from Mar. 28 through…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Flight Safety Foundation establishes Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety The Flight Safety Foundation will set up the new Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety in Singapore to…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News VFS announces 2023 individual recipients of awards The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announced the individual recipients of its prestigious 2023 awards. For nearly 80…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Boeing to produce 184 Apaches for US Army, international customers Boeing will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo AW09 PS4 prototype performs 1st flight (VIDEO) The latest AW09 prototype, featuring the new Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K engine, has performed its maiden flight.Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Overair names Tom Whayne CFO Tom Whayne has been selected as the chief financial officer of Overair, overseeing the eVTOL company’s financial operations…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Traffic Engineer David Frame flies west Hughes Aerospace’s subject matter expert in air traffic engineering worked on a wide variety of NextGen implementation projects…Rotor MediaMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeFlight Engineering’s future bolstered by planned new maintenance facility A new maintenance facility to be built at Archerfield Airport (YBAF) secures LifeFlight Engineering's capabilities for the future,…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Holding reports 4th quarter, FY 2022 results In 2022, Eve went public on the NYSE as EVEX, raising $355 million through a de-SPAC transaction with…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Air Mobility cabin mock-up to make US debut at SXSW in Austin, Texas Eve Air Mobility will showcase its aviation design at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. The show…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Mitsui Bussan Aerospace orders 6 AW139 helicopters, reinforcing aircraft’s market dominance in Japan Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Leonardo’s distributor for the AW139, AW169, and AW189 in Japan, has ordered six AW139s to…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Skyports Drone Services completes drone delivery PoC in Kaga, Japan The successful proof of concept (PoC) is the latest milestone in Skyports’ progress in Japan over the past…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Report: pre-owned–helicopter market activity down in 2022, but industry largely optimistic about 2023 According to the 2023 RT365 Helicopter Market Report, a collaboration between Rotortrade, Vertical magazine, and HeliTrader, helicopter trading…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023