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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News from HAI Heli-Expo 2022

HAI Heli-Expo 2022

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

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.

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.

Ukraine sanctions freeze helicopter OEMs sales, support activities in Russia

Helicopter OEMs Suspend Russian Activities

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Sikorsky sees its Matrix autonomy system as a game-changer for high-risk civil missions. 

Sikorsky Looks To  Future with Matrix

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.

Brightwater UAG acquiring Advanced Composite Structures and Rotor Tech International. 

Blade Repair Firms Join United Aero Group 

Helicopter operator PHI International will support offshore energy transport in NW Australia with three Sikorsky S-92s. 

PHI Intl. Lands Contract with Aussie Gas Producer

Blade Air Mobility posted strong revenue growth in 2021 and looks to a future of advanced air mobility with eVTOLs.

Blade Posts Rapid Growth

Richard Pedicini

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.

Exhibiting for the first time at Heli-Expo, Brazil-based AGS plans to add bases and personnel.

AGS Plans Expansive Growth Globally

Mario Pierobon

Industry leaders see need for standardizing regulations and preparing them for the future eVTOL markets.

Patchwork of Helo Regs in Europe Hampering Industry

Jerry Siebenmark

JetNet has added capabilities to its Helicopter Services and Fleet Analyzer data platforms.

JetNet To Showcase Enhanced Analytics for Helo Data 

Kerry Lynch

As Bell nears certification of its 525 super-medium twin, the company is working toward approval for flight in icing conditions in parallel.

Bell Seeking Icing Approval for 525 for Market Entry

AIN Staff

HAI's Land & Live recipient Andrew Champagne advised his crew to abort a mission and then, once on ground, discovered a loose fuel tank on his aircraft.

Andrew Champagne Gets Land & Live Honors