Airbus Helicopters is nearing U.S. certification and preparing for PHI proving flights.

Airbus Helicopters Ramping Up H160 Production

Airbus Helicopters has moved its Racer demonstrator to its Marignane, France site for assembly as it targets first flight by the end of the year.

Airbus Racer on Pace for 2022 First Flight

Bell has announced signed purchase agreements for 10 new helicopters, five of which were sold by Jet Aviation in Australia.

Bell Signs Purchase Agreements for 11 Helicopters

Company optimistic as S-92 fleet utilization increases. 

Sikorsky S-92 Market Looking Up

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HAI Convention

News from HAI Heli-Expo 2022

HAI Heli-Expo 2022

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Blackhawk Aerospace buying Recoil, maker of helicopter auxiliary fuel and fire suppression tanks. 

Blackhawk Buying Helo Tank Maker Recoil 

Matt Thurber

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

FlightSafety International will provide mixed-reality training devices and training services for pilots who will be flying the Lilium Jet.

FlightSafety To Train Lilium eVTOL Pilots

The Helicopter Company of Saudi Arabia has placed an order for 16 more Leonardo AW139s, with options for seven more. 

THC In Deal for 16 Leonardo AW139s

Kerry Lynch

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Despite a double-digit increase in 2021 sales of preowned twin-engine helicopters, supply shrinks and deal pipeline slows.

Aero Asset: Supply of Used Helo Twins Shrinks in Q4

Paraclete and Global-Sys are working together to provide wireless communications for helicopter helmets.

Paraclete Adds Wireless Comm to Helo Pilot Helmets

The founder of Marenco Swisscopter is back and looking for investors. 

Stucki Floats Hybrid Helicopter Design

Airbus is partnering with THC to bring UAM to Saudi

Airbus Partners On UAM in Saudi Arabia

Jerry Siebenmark

Texas-based Aviation Search Group specializes in executive and technical placements for the aviation industry.

Aviation Search Group Places More Than 700 Helo Pilots

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Spain's government has selected Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW206B3 engine for its order of Airbus H135 light-twin helicopters.

Spain Selects P&WC Engines for 36-Helicopter Order

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

The FAA's vertiport advisory circular is expected ahead of eVTOL passenger service. 

Stakeholders Gather To Impact Vertiport Design Standard