Content Archive: March 2026

Rotorcraft

P&WC: PioneerLab Hybrid Helo on Track, Demand Steady

Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium
two Pratt & Whitney rotorcraft turbine engines
Avionics

FreeFlight Fields 5G-resilient Radar Altimeters

RA-4500 MK II will continue to evolve as performance criteria evolve
Freeflight RA-4500 MK II
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals Begins H225 Inlet Barrier Filtration Production

Aftermarket inlet filter reduces dust and FOD
Aerometals H225 inlet barrier filtration
Regulations and Government

Another NTSB Board Member Prematurely Dismissed

Amid legal action, this marks the second NTSB leader to be axed
J. Todd Inman
Rotorcraft

McDermott To Restart Production of Former Bell 214

New-production 214STs will have Safran Aneto engines
McDermott 214ST
Rotorcraft

Aerometals Unveils New H225 Inlet Barrier Filter

Advanced design makes its official debut at Verticon
Rotorcraft

Digital AirWare Signs Up Connected Ecosystem Software Users

Company founded to fill gaps in maintenance platform features
Rotorcraft

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Unveils ACH140

Upcoming H140 helicopters gets an executive-configured option
Airbus H140
Aircraft

IBA Forecasts More Business Jet Delivery Growth in 2026

Some supply chain easing, but production and completions constraints could persist
IBA business jet delivery forecast
Charter & Fractional

Priester Aviation Acquires Maxair and Elite Jets

Wisconsin and Florida operators bring 17 business aircraft to group
Andy Priester