Jerry Siebenmark
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Rotorcraft

ASG Recruits 200 Helo Pilots for Clients

ASG claims its proprietary process experience helped it lure qualified helicopter pilots, despite a shortage of them.
Rotorcraft

Equity Firm Acquires Helo Cargo Supplier Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems' cargo equipment is found on more than 30 different helicopter types.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Expands Helo Connectivity Solutions

Colorado-based Air Methods will equip its helicopters with Honeywell's digital Mission Communications Terminal satcom controller.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Products Looks To Expand Field Mx Beyond Bell 429

Aero Products also is working toward adding field maintenance on Bell 407 and 206 series helicopters.
Aircraft

Sikorsky Unveils New S-92 Variants

The new variants include an upgrade kit for fielded S-92s and a new production model featuring larger cabin windows.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leonardo Successfully Tests New CMC Landing Sensor Unit

CMC Electronics’ CMA-6024 Landing System Sensor Unit is the evolution of the CMA-5024 GLSSU.
Aircraft

Honeywell Outlook Calls For Modest Helo Deliveries

Only two of five regions reported gains in purchase plans, according to Honeywell's Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook.
Training and Workforce

Metro Aviation Hires EMS Dispatcher Veteran

Stewart Corbin will lead Metro Aviation's customer communication center training as manager.
Safety

ABI Develops New Restraints for Bell Helicopters

Aircraft Belts Inc.'s new restraints are available for Bell 412, 407, and 206 series helicopters.
Aircraft

Enstrom 480B Validated for Canadian Ops

Enstrom Helicopter is working with a Canadian launch customer for the 480B.
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Rotorcraft

Airliner Supplier Sees Growth in Military Vertical Lift

Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier to Airbus and Boeing, sees opportunity in helos, tiltrotors, particularly on defense side.
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FBOs

Paragon Partners in Fundraiser for Veterans

Paragon will offer custom wristbands at U.S. and Bahamas member FBOs for its part of the fundraiser.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches 'Affordable' Membership Tier

Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter said the market potential for the new membership tier is 10 million people and businesses.
Charter & Fractional

With $60M in New Capital, Jet Edge Eyes Expansion

Jet Edge International will deploy new capital for additional infrastructure in new and existing markets.
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Rotorcraft

Li-ion Battery 'Tipping Point' Here, True Blue CEO Says

True Blue Power CEO Todd Winter sees much more growth ahead for its batteries in rotor and fixed-wing aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell Bets On Electric Engine, VTOL Future

Honeywell is showcasing at Heli-Expo its hybrid-electric HTS900 while developing an all-electric VTOL engine.
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Aircraft

Enstrom Expects a Stronger 2019 from Sales Outside U.S.

Enstrom Helicopters also continues certification testing on its delayed TH180 piston-training helo.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Quadruple Singapore Mx Center

Bombardier Business Aircraft's Singapore service cent will add 330,000 sq ft and double its employment.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Completes Australia Rebranding

The Jet Aviation brand now extends to six FBOs in Australia.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Expands Premiair's Service Authority

Premiair will provide authorized service to Textron Aviation's entire product line, including Hawker jets.
Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Marks 2018 as 'Exceptional Year'

The Florida-based airframer saw gains in certain billings and deliveries, as well as in backlog and employment.
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Engines

Ontic Takes On New Aftermarket Engine Parts Work

Users of the parts account for an installed base of aircraft that include Boeing and Airbus airliners, and Pilatus and Beechcraft turboprops.
Aircraft

Aerion Names Spirit Fuselage Partner on AS2

Spirt AeroSystems currently manufactures composite forward and full fuselages for the Boeing 787 and Lockheed Martin Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter.
Training and Workforce

FSI Selects Sites for Unmanned Systems Training

Flight training at the two FlightSafety sites will be offered in partnership with Praxis Aerospace Concepts.
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Avionics

2018 Avionics Sales Reached a Record $2.7B

The Aircraft Electronics Association said the industry has seen eight consecutive quarters of sales growth.
Avionics

Astronics' Max-Viz Approved for Leonardo's AW109, AW119

Astronics' Max-Viz installs top more than 3,250.
Engines

Honeywell To Debut Hybrid-electric Engine at Heli-Expo

Honeywell Aerospace's turbogenerator will produce 30 to 50 percent fewer carbon emissions than a traditional HTS900 engine.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Launches Mobile Response Jet in Europe

The Challenger 300 will support an installed base of more than 700 aircraft in Europe and the Middle East.
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Safety

VistaJet Bolsters Safety with Osprey Integration

VistaJet says the integration of Osprey will provide it "even more meaningful data" to assess safety and security.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU To Host Business Aircraft Acquisition Course

The course by Mente Group, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Aero Law Group is aimed at new flight department managers.