EASA To Revise Helo EMS Operational Rules
EASA is raising the bar for helicopter emergency medical service operations in Europe, with new rules to take effect by mid-2023.October 3, 2022, 12:36 PMEASA has issued a regulatory opinion to further...
View ArticleFAA Certification Chief Promotes FBW in Light Rotorcraft
FAA's Lirio Liu hails the potential of fly-by-wire in light rotorcraft as 'a major advancement.'October 5, 2022, 1:46 PMLirio Liu, the executive director of the FAA’s aircraft certification service,...
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FAA OKs Night-vision Goggles for Robinson R66
Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office will receive the first Robinson R66 helicopter fitted with night vision goggles. October 6, 2022, 10:35 AMRobinson has received FAA certification for its...
View ArticleGAMA Head Decries 'Broken' FAA
Pete Bunce says FAA reform is needed for U.S. aerospace to remain competitive.October 6, 2022, 3:19 PMGeneral Aviation Manufacturers Association president and CEO Pete Bunce expressed skepticism that a...
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Airbus Helicopters Strengthens Korea Ties
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries have delivered the first jointly-produced light civil helicopter. October 7, 2022, 9:41 AMAirbus Helicopters announced developments in Korea this week...
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Police Helicopter Crash Stumps NTSB
The fatal May 2, 2020 crash of a Houston police helicopter occurred after an uncommanded right yaw, resulting in a loss of control.October 7, 2022, 12:05 PMThe fatal 2020 crash of a Houston Police MD...
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European Rotors Seeing Exhibitor Jump over First Event
European Rotors has attracted more than 200 exhibitors so far, a 25 percent increase from the inaugural event in 2021.October 12, 2022, 11:03 AMMore than 200 exhibitors have committed thus far to...
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Helicopter Institute Selects FreeFlight's Altimeters
FreeFlight Systems is equipping Helicopter Institute's fleet with its 5G-tolerant Terrain-series radar altimeters.October 12, 2022, 12:22 PMTraining provider Helicopter Institute has selected...
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Airbus Corporate Helicopters Turns Five
Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.October 13, 2022, 9:00 AMMarking the fifth...
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Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor Makes NBAA-BACE Debut
Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor is being shown at NBAA-BACE for the first time, while flight of first production aircraft is "imminent."October 16, 2022, 10:30 PMLeonardo's AW609 civil tiltrotor is making...
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Airbus Delivers First U.S. ACH130 Helicopter
ACH teases new interior design for 2023October 18, 2022, 4:52 PMAirbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH, Static AD_107) has delivered the first ACH130 Aston Martin Edition to a U.S. customer. The helicopter...
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First Production Leonardo AW609 Flies
Leonardo AW609 AC5 will join the flight test program for the civil tiltrotor. October 19, 2022, 10:53 AMLeonardo's first production AW609 civil tiltrotor made its first flight on October 13th at the...
View ArticleFederal Air Mobility Coordination Act Becomes Law
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.October 18, 2022, 3:51 PMPresident Joe Biden signed the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership...
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Poland Selects GE Power for AW149 Helicopters
Poland has selected GE's CT7-2E1 engines for its fleet order of Leonardo AW149 helicopters.October 19, 2022, 3:45 PMPoland has selected GE Aerospace’s CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine to power its new fleet...
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Heli-One To Offer AW139 Gearbox Testing
Canadian MRO Heli-One will offer gearbox testing for the Leonardo AW139 intermediate helicopter. October 20, 2022, 8:26 AMHeli-One has established in-house testing capability for the Leonardo AW139...
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Babcock Extends Contract with UK Air Ambulance Charity
Babcock will continue to provide an Airbus H135 helicopter, pilots, and maintenance to UK’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity.October 22, 2022, 6:14 AMBabcock and the UK’s Hampshire and...
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Lessor Milestone Places Trio of Helicopters with PHI
PHI Aviation will augment its owned fleet with leased helicopters from Milestone Aviation Group.October 24, 2022, 5:50 AMHelicopter leasing company Milestone Aviation Group has signed lease agreements...
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ART Pairing Flightlab with Brunner's NovaSim VR Sim
Advanced Rotorcraft Technology will demonstrate its Flightlab software with NovaSim's virtual reality flight simulator.October 25, 2022, 5:53 AMAdvanced Rotorcraft Technology (ART) plans to demonstrate...
View ArticleAirbus Helicopters Posts Strong Medevac Order Intake
Airbus H135 and H145 helicopters continue to be popular among air ambulance providers.October 25, 2022, 11:46 AMAirbus Helicopters announced continuing strong sales into the U.S. medical market at the...
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Leonardo Debuts AW609 Tiltrotor Medical Interior
Leonardo believes air medical AW609 tiltrotors will fill essential needs. October 25, 2022, 12:16 PMLeonardo is debuting an air ambulance interior mockup of its AW609 civil tiltrotor this week at the...
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