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HAI Joins Utah Roundtable To Explore Workforce Efforts
HAI joined an Aviation Workforce Development Roundtable to discuss ways to attract interest in rotary-wing careers.September 1, 2022, 12:54 PMContinuing its campaign to address workforce shortage...
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First-half Sales, Supply of Preowned Helos Drops
Sales of preowned heavy helicopters were the only class to buck the first-half 2022 trend, Aero Asset said.September 6, 2022, 9:59 AMSales and supply of preowned twin-engine helicopters in the first...
View ArticleSafran Bidding for Thales' Power Business
Safran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems business.September 6, 2022, 10:27 AMSafran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems...
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Canada's G2 Performs VIP AStar Conversion
Quebec-based G2 Aviation has converted a utility AStar to VIP configuration for use by Helicraft for VIP transport and aerial city tours.September 6, 2022, 10:20 AMQuebec-based G2 Aviation, a Transport...
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XL Aerospace Develops New Fuel Nozzle Test Stand
The XL Aerospace fuel nozzle test stand's configuration supports a range of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C/T, PW206, and PW207 turboshaft engines.September 7, 2022, 10:28 AMXL Aerospace has developed...
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MD Helicopters Emerges from Bankruptcy
MD Helicopters's assets have been acquired by a new operating company and it has appointed a new board, CEO, and senior executives.September 7, 2022, 3:27 PMMD Helicopters has emerged from Chapter 11...
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Bristow Wins Equinor SAR Contract
Bristow will provide a trio of SAR-configured Sikorsky S-92s to Norway's state-owned energy company.September 8, 2022, 10:26 AMHelicopter services company Bristow Group has been selected by Equinor...
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Poland Plans to Acquire Large Apache Guardian Fleet
If all the planned 96 AH-64Es are purchased it will make the Polish army the second biggest Apache operator after the U.S. Army.September 9, 2022, 4:34 AMPoland has decided to buy the Boeing AH-64E...
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Hansen Helicopters, CEO Walker Guilty on All Counts
Prosecutor: Case 'about greed.'September 9, 2022, 5:59 AMOn Friday afternoon local time, a Guam federal district court jury found Hansen Helicopters and its CEO, John D. “Jon” Walker, guilty on all...
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USAF Grey Wolf Advances Toward Deployment
The FAA STCs clear the path for the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A helicopter's operational testing.September 9, 2022, 3:12 PMLeonardo and prime contractor Boeing have delivered the first of four MH-139A Grey...
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Hansen CEO Walker Remanded into Custody
Hansen Helicopters CEO John Walker was remanded into custody on Monday after judge expressed concerns about 'getting burned.'September 12, 2022, 11:28 AMHansen Helicopters CEO John Walker was remanded...
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Brazilian Military Orders 27 Airbus H125s
The order for 27 Airbus H125 helicopters will be used by the Brazilian air force and navy flight training programs.September 16, 2022, 5:39 AMBrazil’s armed forces will acquire 27 Airbus H125 turbine...
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Helo Market Expected To Grow to $41 Billion by 2027
Growth will be driven by the demand for light helicopters, greater aftermarket demand, and the commercialization of UAM and eVTOL aircraft.September 22, 2022, 2:28 PMThe world helicopter market is...
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French Navy Receives First Airbus H160 for SAR Duties
Six civilian-standard helicopters are being taken into service by the Marine Nationale in advance of the first deliveries of militarized H160Ms.September 23, 2022, 5:25 AMA partnership between Airbus...
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AW139 Makes Emergency Landing in Louisiana
All survive after a Bristow medevac flight experiences cockpit smoke and loss of flight controls, resulting in an emergency landing in southern Louisiana.September 26, 2022, 12:10 PMA Leonardo AW139...
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Accident Board Takes Fresh Issue with S-92 Main Gearbox
Issues with Vespel spline adapters continue to overhang S-92 main gearboxes. September 26, 2022, 1:12 PMThe sudden loss of main gearbox (MGB) oil pressure in a Sikorsky S-92A, registration LN-ONH, last...
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First Navy Class Begins Training in Leonardo TH-73A
Student naval aviators will now train in the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher.September 27, 2022, 11:07 AMThe U.S. Navy reported that its first student class began rotorcraft training in the Leonardo TH-73A...
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Baldwin Becomes Accepted Vendor For R-ASIAS
Rotorcraft Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (R-ASIAS) mirrors safety reporting programs developed for fixed-wing aircraft.September 27, 2022, 11:25 AMBaldwin Safety & Compliance has...
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Sheriff Calls Helicopters 'Flying Dinosaurs'
Hamilton County Ohio plans to replace outdated MD-series 500 sheriff helicopters with drones.September 29, 2022, 10:53 AMHamilton County (Ohio) Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey announced this week that the...
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HAI Slams National Parks Air Tour Plan
HAI president James Viola believes a proposed parks overflight plan could put air tour operators out of business.September 29, 2022, 11:20 AMTestifying before a Senate transportation subcommittee...
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