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Engines

Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K

Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Certification on Horizon This Year

Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.
Bell 525

GAMA Joins Daher on International Internship Program

GAMA has partnered with Daher on an internship program that provides two students an opportunity to spend eight weeks in Tarbes, France.
students looking at engine under cowling on Daher aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters

The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters H125 single-engine helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM

HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.
James Viola, former HAI president and CEO
Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet
Rotorcraft

Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans

Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.
Garmin avionics upgrade AS350 helicopter
Airlines

Airlines Fight New Flight Caps at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A group of airlines and IATA are taking the Dutch government to court to prevent a limit on the number of flight movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Pilatus Aircraft's Deliveries Fall in 2022, but Revenues Rise

Swiss airframer Pilatus reported its annual revenues increased last year, while its deliveries declined from its 2021 record pace.
Jetfly Pilatus PC-24

AINsight: Putting Market Change into Perspective

The preowned business aircraft market has normalized after a frenetic two years, offering more choices for buyers but not likely lower prices.
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BBGA: Bizav Must Fight Back Against Misinformation

The British Business and General Aviation Association asserts that the industry must be more outspoken about environmental achievements and goals.
Rana Walker, co-founder and principal consultant for business development and crisis management firm GR&AT
Regulations and Government

Republicans Urge Biden To Withdraw FAA Nomination

Republican leaders argue that since the FAA administrator must be a civilian, the White House nomination does not qualify and should be withdrawn.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol building illuminated at night
Airlines

Lufthansa Eyes TAP Acquisition As Talks Continue Over ITA Deal

The German group achieved a financial turnaround in 2022 recording a €1.5 billion operating profit, even though most of its airlines remained loss-making.
Lufthansa A320 aircraft.
Aircraft

AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Challenger 600 on landing approach with flaps extended
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Partners With Helicopter Institute for Training

Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.
Schweizer 300C in flight
Engines

P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.
Pratt & Whitney PT6C
Aircraft

Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Engines

DisruptiveLab Starts Testing Airbus's Latest Helicopter Advances

The DisruptiveLab demonstrator will slash CO2 emissions by 50 percent, says Airbus.
Airbus Helicopters' DisruptiveLab
FutureFlight

Crowdfunding Raises $2.5 Million for Doroni's H1 Personal eVTOL Aircraft

After an initial tethered hover flight with a technology demonstrator, the U.S. start-up is refining the design for the prototype it is building for piloted flight testing.
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FutureFlight

SkyAngels Air Ambulance Enlists PAL-V Liberty 'Flying Car' for Emergency Medical Services

SkyAngels Air Ambulance, an emergency medical flight service provider based in the UK, has partnered with the Dutch “flying car” manufacturer PAL-V International to explore uses for the fly-and-drive vehicle in emergency response operations.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
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Aircraft

AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years

The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.
Digital rendering of AerCap Airbus A350-900
Rotorcraft

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Expands with Georgia FBO Purchase

Odyssey Aviation has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the lone FBO at golf-destination McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia.
Business jet parked on ramp with guests deplaning at Golden Isles Aviation FBO at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia
Aircraft

Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus

The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.
A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 prepares to land at San Franciso International Airport in June 2019.
Training and Workforce

Dynamic Advanced Training Installs EVAS in Simulator

Dubai-based Dynamic Advanced Training is using EVAS as a key tool in its simulator to prepare students for a possible cockpit smoke emergency.
VisionSafe EVAS system worn by pilot in smoke filled cockpit simulation
Aircraft

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
Aircraft

Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Bridger Aerospace Kodiak 100 on airport ramp in front of hangar
Engines

Rolls-Royce Begins Testing of B-52 Replacement Engine

The engine-maker is expecting to deliver more than 600 F130 turbofans to re-engine the USAF’s entire B-52H fleet.
Rolls-Royce F130
Rotorcraft

Frank Robinson Remembered

The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Frank Robinson