Content Archive: May 2025

Rotorcraft

Bell Celebrates 6,000th Helicopter Made in Mirabel

Ceremony included delivery of two Subaru Bell 412EPXs
Bell Textron 6000th helicopter made in Mirabel, Canada
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat JetXP Satcom Sees Strong Uptake Since ‘24 Launch

Broadband service operates on geostationary orbit satellite network
Viasat JetXP satellite communications
FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Accepts Two New Members

Cunningham Aviation and Aviation Property Network are the latest additions
Cunningham Aviation hangar at KFFZ
Rotorcraft

Loft Dynamics VR Sim Approved for Type Rating Program

Training includes flights in simulator and in the real AS350B3e helicopter
Loft Dynamics VR flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters headquarters
Avionics

Joint Effort To Field Iridium-based GNSS-Denied Solution

System takes advantage of low-earth-orbit satellites’ stronger signals
NAL Research
FBOs

Sheltair Expands Ramp at Savannah Airport

The project added 3.4 acres of apron and new drainage
Sheltair's ramp expansion at KSAV
Maintenance and Modifications

Spaes Adds Pulse Lights to Airbus AS332 Helicopter

Modification improves visibility of the helicopter during firefighting operations
Pulse lights modification on Airbus AS332 helicopter
Environment

HKBAC Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Hong Kong

The FBO at Hong Kong International Airport is now stocking SAF
HKBAC line service technician fueling aircraft
Training and Workforce

Affinity, SMS Aero Launch UK Training Collaboration

Immersive, practical training programs are designed to improve safety
Affinity's Iain Chalmers shakes hands with SMS Aero's Ian Chapman
Training and Workforce

Santa Barbara Airport To Host Youth Aviation Job Fair

The educational open house will feature industry members and learning insitutions
Collector cars and airplane