Latest from Mark Huber
Rotorcraft
Rogerson Kratos Getting The 'Top Drop' On Fires
Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop is repurposing Black Hawks to fight fires.
Rotorcraft
Poland Places Order for 32 Leonardo AW149s
Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.
Rotorcraft
EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis
EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.
Maintenance and Modifications
HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program
The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.
Rotorcraft
Starspeed To Operate Penzance Helicopters
Starspeed will assume the operations of Penzance Helicopters to provide service to the Isles of Scilly.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Acquires 19 Helicopters from Lobo Leasing
Lessor LCI is acquiring 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing in South America, Africa, and Europe.
Rotorcraft
Woltman Elevated to CEO at Leonardo Helicopters U.S.
William Hunt retiring from Leonardo Helicopters after serving as CEO of U.S. operations since 2013.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Raider X Now 90 Percent Complete
Sikorsky's entry in the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program moves closer to first flight.
Rotorcraft
FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs
The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.
Rotorcraft
U.S. Orders More Sikorsky Black Hawks
The U.S. Army currently operates a fleet of 2,100 Black Hawks and intends to continue flying them for another 30 years.
Aircraft
Bombardier Workers Ratify New Contract
Bombardier continues to pay down debt as workers win 18.5 percent pay raise.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up and Hertz Partner To Offer Electric Cars
Wheels Up is partnering with car rental firm Hertz to offer electric vehicles to its customers.
Rotorcraft
Cyprus Takes Six Airbus H145 Helicopters
The Cypriot National Guard has ordered six militarized H145s from Airbus Helicopters.
Environment
Helo Groups Launch Noise-complaint Reporting in D.C.
HAI and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council have partnered with PlaneNoise and the FAA for noise abatement solutions in the Washington, D.C. region.
Aircraft
Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters
Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.
Rotorcraft
Skytrac Transmits Real-time EMS Patient Data
Air ambulances equipped with Skytrac can transmit patient data via satellite or cell in real-time and live-stream video to remote physicians.
Avionics
Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars
Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
Avionics
Wireless Carriers Agree To Extend 5G C-Band Mitigations
Mitigations to prevent 5G C-band interference will continue while airlines retrofit fleets with filters, new radar altimeters.
Regulations and Government
New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters
State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Delivers Pair of Air Ambulance Leonardo AW169s
Helicopter leasing firm LCI has delivered two new Leonardo AW169 Helicopters to their joint venture and now has a fleet of more than 140 helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Training Network Launches in Europe
European helicopter schools join forces to offer more diverse, specialized training.
Rotorcraft
GAO: Key Defense Rotorcraft Programs Delayed
Pentagon rotorcraft programs beset by technical, supply chain problems, GAO finds.
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial
A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.
Accidents
Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours
Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'
Rotorcraft
Norway Cancels NH90 Helicopter Orders, Seeks Refund
Norway cancels orders, cites 20 years of frustration with NH90 helicopter program.
Aircraft
GAO: Delay Risks Remain for New Air Force Ones
Converting a pair of existing 747-8 airliners to presidential duty presents a host of expensive problems.
Rotorcraft
R44 Makes First Flight with MagniX Electric Propulsion
Tier 1 Engineering plans to build fleet of all-electric R-44s for organ transport using MagniX propulsion.
Training and Workforce
NGPA Doubles Aviation Scholarships
The National Gay Pilots Association is offering $300,000 in aviation scholarships this year, doubling last year’s amount.
Rotorcraft
UK Orders CHC To Offload Babcock Helicopter Business
UK authority brands CHC's 2021 acquisition of Babcock's offshore helicopter business anti-competitive.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Launches Helicopter Division
Flexjet will fly Sikorsky S-76s in the Northeastern states and Florida.
