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Bell V-280 Flies with Sling Loads
The Bell V-280 tiltrotor was recently flown with a new tactical common datalink (TCDL) and completed external sling load sorties.December 17, 2020, 11:39 AMThe Bell V-280 tiltrotor was recently flown...
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Heli-Union Signs Up for Airbus H160s
Héli-Union is purchasing two new multi-mission Airbus H160 medium twins.December 18, 2020, 11:33 AMLong-time Airbus Helicopters customer Héli-Union is purchasing two new multi-mission H160 medium...
View ArticleAir Methods Takes Aim at Helicopter EMS Membership Programs
The nation’s largest helicopter air ambulance company has launched a full-frontal assault on competitors who sell annual “memberships.”December 21, 2020, 7:14 AMThe largest U.S. helicopter air...
View ArticleDOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding
DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights. December 21, 2020, 4:45 PMThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (IG) criticized the FAA’s...
View ArticleCongress Nixes 'Surprise Air Ambulance Bills'
Covid relief legislation ends health insurance denials for "out-of-network" transports. December 22, 2020, 12:46 PMCongress has eliminated “surprise air ambulance bills” as part of the just-passed...
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Austrian Operator Orders Five Airbus H135 Light Twins
Airbus Helicopters will deliver the first newer variant of the H135 to ÖAMTC Air Rescue in early 2022.December 23, 2020, 10:52 AMÖAMTC Air Rescue has agreed to a firm order for the purchase of five...
View ArticleMexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation
Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.December 28, 2020, 9:53 AMMexican authorities detained four people on Friday in...
View ArticleEASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops
EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.December 28, 2020, 10:27 AMEASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29...
View ArticleAir Methods: 'No Surprises' Law Details Raise Concerns
Air ambulance company urges fair compensation after new law bans "no surprises" medical billings. December 31, 2020, 12:52 PMAir Methods has expressed overall support for legislation recently signed...
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Malaysia Suspends Heli Operator's Training Certificate
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has suspended the training certificate of My Heli Club following its second crash in less than two months.January 5, 2021, 10:06 AMThe Civil Aviation...
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Leonardo Helicopters Makes Fresh Latin American Inroads
Leonardo Helicopters reports new AW139 and AW169 sales in Colombia, Mexico. January 11, 2021, 9:48 AMLeonardo reported new inroads into the Latin American helicopter market this morning, announcing new...
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Bell Delivers 505 to Fort Worth PD
More than 300 Bell 505s are currently operating. January 11, 2021, 10:23 AMBell has delivered a 505 light single helicopter to the Fort Worth Police Department, joining the department’s two Bell 206s...
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Blade To Start Westchester County-NYC Helo Service
Helicopter rideshare service Blade partnering with Ross Aviation to build a vertiport at Westchester County Airport in New York.January 11, 2021, 1:33 PMUrban air mobility platform Blade has announced...
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Compact Cockpit Video Recorder Wins New Zealand Nod
Eye In The Sky approved for installation in Airbus and Robinson helicopters.January 14, 2021, 1:48 AMThe Eye In The Sky compact cockpit video and audio recorder has received Approved Model List...
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HAI Doubles Down on In-person March Heli-Expo Show
The Helicopter Association International said it expects New Orleans to lift its Phase One covid restrictions in time for its annual trade show. January 14, 2021, 11:38 AMThe Helicopter Association...
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Australia Selects Apache Guardian for Recon Requirement
Slaying Vipers and culling Tigers, the Apache has been selected to answer the Australian Army Aviation Corps attack helicopter requirement.January 15, 2021, 7:02 AMThe government of Australia has...
View ArticleAirbus Helicopters H160 Readies for ENG Duty in Japan
All Nippon Helicopters will add a new Airbus H160 to its electronic newsgathering fleet in Japan. January 14, 2021, 1:45 PMAll Nippon Helicopters (ANH) has made the first test flight of its new Airbus...
View ArticleSeveral OEMs Passing on Heli-Expo
Companies including Bell, Metro Aviation pull out of this year's Heli-Expo. January 15, 2021, 5:36 PMOne day after the Helicopter Association International (HAI) reaffirmed its commitment to hold its...
View ArticleTwin-engine Helo Sales Mixed in Fourth Quarter
Aero Asset’s quarterly Helicopter Market Trends report said sales were up from the third quarter of 2020 but lower than the fourth quarter of 2019.January 18, 2021, 11:40 AMSales of preowned...
View ArticlePilot To Be Sentenced after Drone Hits LAPD Helicopter
Andrew Rene Hernandez, 22, could receive up to one year in federal prison.January 19, 2021, 9:44 AMThe pilot of a drone that struck and damaged a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter in...
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