Andrew Healey

Chevron has awarded a five-year contract to Bristow Helicopters for services in the North Sea and West of Shetland. 
The contract is for an initial five-year term starting this month with extension options. It involves the use of a new Eurocopter EC 225, with further provision from Bristow’s pool of AS 332L Tigers (Super Pumas).

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

EC 225 Wins Long-term Contract

Chevron has awarded a five-year contract to Bristow Helicopters for services in the North Sea and West of Shetland.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Jessica Reed

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Commercial helicopter deliveries jump to 29 units as FLRAA program drives military growth

Bell Revenues Surge 35% in First Quarter

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

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.

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.

HUMS will enable in-flight exceedance detection and immediate alerting functionality

Skytrac and Sikorsky Partner on Next-gen HUMS for S-92s

Charles Alcock

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Helicopter has been used for patient transfer missions in British Columbia

Helijet Gifts S-76A for Medical Flights in Ukraine 

Amy Wilder

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Fire season activity up 20% over last year

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Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany

Settlement Reached in Hansen Helicopters Case

Agreement enjoins civil defendants from illegal activities for which Hansen was convicted

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Pioneering liftoff took place in Bromont, Québec

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

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