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More Insurance Pain Forecast for Rotor Industry
Helicopter insurance premiums are rising in a "hard market" that could last another two years. October 9, 2020, 3:06 PMThe insurance pain for the rotorcraft industry—and aviation in general—is likely...
View ArticleMeridian Helos Keeps Busy with Bell 206 Refurb Projects
Meridian Helicopters has delivered its 18th Bell 206 refurbished helicopter.October 12, 2020, 1:02 PMMeridian Helicopters has delivered a refurbished Bell 206L3 helicopter to English Air Service (EAS),...
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London Heli Shuttle Driving Traffic at Biggin Hill
London Biggin Hill Airport is seeing more traffic during the Covid-19 pandemic with the help of the London Heli Shuttle.October 12, 2020, 1:09 PMLondon Biggin Hill Airport is seeing more traffic during...
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France Orders NH90 Helicopters For Special Forces
The final ten NH90 TTHs helicopters on order for the French army will be delivered to a new standard optimized for special forces support.October 13, 2020, 6:05 AMNH Industries has received a...
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Miami-Dade Fire Gets First Leonardo AW139
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has taken delivery of the first of four AW139s ordered last year.October 13, 2020, 3:23 PMMiami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has taken delivery of its first Leonardo AW139...
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Airbus Helicopters Signs Air Methods To HCare Support
Air ambulance provider Air Methods has signed a $24 million, five-year HCare Smart support contract with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.October 15, 2020, 12:08 PMAir ambulance provider Air Methods has signed...
View ArticleGeneral Atomics Buying Ruag's German MRO
Ruag International's sale of operations at Oberpfaffenhofen to General Atomics Europe includes its military helicopter MRO and Dornier 228 production.October 16, 2020, 10:00 AMRuag International is...
View ArticleMax-Viz EVS STC'd for Airbus AS350 Helicopters
Astronics’ Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 enhanced vision systems have received FAA and Transport Canada approval for installation in the Airbus AS350.October 19, 2020, 11:08 AMAstronics’ Max-Viz 1200 and 1400...
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AW139 Enlisted To Support Giant Red Sea Project
The Helicopter Company will provide a Leonardo AW139 helicopter and crew to support construction of the Kingdom's massive Red Sea project. October 19, 2020, 11:46 AMThe Red Sea Development Co. (TRSDC)...
View ArticleRon Bower, Who Circumnavigated the Globe in Helos, Dies
Ron Bower, who died on October 12, set speed records circumnavigation the earth both eastbound and westbound in helicopters.October 20, 2020, 11:56 AMJoe Ronald “Ron” Bower, who set two speed records...
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Leonardo Affirms Support for Convicted CEO
Leonardo said it would stand behind CEO Alessandro Profumo while he appeals fraud conviction.October 20, 2020, 12:26 PMLeonardo said it would stand behind CEO Alessandro Profumo, 63, following his...
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Alabama MRO Adds Paint, Media Blast Facility
A new facility builds upon Ace Aeronautics' capabilities for the maintenance and modification of military and general aviation aircraft. October 21, 2020, 11:38 AMMRO provider Ace Aeronautics has...
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Bell Delivers Three 407GXis To Polish National Police
The delivery marks the fifth Bell sent to Poland this year. October 22, 2020, 11:29 AMBell has delivered three new 407GXis to the Polish National Police (PNP), the company said today. The PNP's new...
View ArticleAir Methods Settles California Overtime Claims for $78M
Air Methods settled a seven-year class action suit brought by its California flight crews. October 22, 2020, 12:04 PMA California judge has given final approval to a $78 million settlement from air...
View ArticleInquiry Clears Crew in Fatal 2013 Super Puma Crash
Accident triggered by "perfect storm of circumstances."October 21, 2020, 2:00 PMThe newly-published results of a public fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the crash of a CHC Airbus AS332L2 Super Puma in...
View ArticleVanderbilt LifeFlight Is Air Medical Program of Year
Tennessee’s Vanderbilt LifeFlight has been named the air medical program of the year by the Association of Air Medical Services. October 26, 2020, 10:36 AMTennessee’s Vanderbilt LifeFlight has been...
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First Airbus H145s for Ecuador
Following an unhappy experience with the Dhruv, the FAE is receiving H145s equipped for military, search and rescue, and disaster relief operations.October 27, 2020, 12:29 PMAirbus Helicopters has...
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Sikorsky to Supply Military Helicopters to Greece and U.S. Marines
Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky have landed $730 million of new work in one day through Navair contracts for 10 new “Romeo” and King Stallion helicopters.October 29, 2020, 5:26 AMLockheed Martin received...
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CAAM Debuts with Bell as Launch Member
This week saw the official launch of the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) Coalition, with Bell Textron as a founding member of the group.October 29, 2020, 11:20 AMYesterday saw the official launch...
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Russian Helicopters Launches Indonesian Test Program
Russian Helicopters has launched an operations pilot test program for its Mi-8/171 twin in Indonesia on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan. October 29, 2020, 12:15 PMRussian Helicopters has launched...
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