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Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Adds to Service Network in Ontario, Canada

Heli-Lynx is now an authorized maintenance provider
Heli-Lynx and Enstrom representatives celebrate the signing of a new service center.
ATC

Lawmakers Challenge FAA’s Starlink Consideration

Reps Moulton, Larsen, and Cohen requested information about potential changes to the FAA Enterprise Network Services program
Engines

Safran's EngineUs Engines Will Power Atea eVTOL Aircraft

EASA recently type certified the 100 kilowatt electric motors
Ascendance Atea hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft
Accidents

NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations to FAA for KDCA

Homendy calls situation leading to tragedy ‘stronger than an oversight’
A still of a YouTube media presentation by NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Exemption from Tariffs

Groups asked for meeting with administration officials to discuss supply chain risks
Pratt & Whitney technicians with engine
FBOs

Growing FBO Chain Adds Two South Carolina Locations

The company made its debut last October
Artist rendering of new Vantage FBO hangar at KGMU
Rotorcraft

Airbus Orders Climb, CityAirbus eVTOL Program Pausing

Battery technology remains insufficient for electric program progress
CityAirbus
Maintenance and Modifications

Gogo Obtains PMA for Galileo HDX Broadband Antenna

STC work will be underway for installation on 30 aircraft types of all sizes
Gogo obtains PMA for HDX antenna
Rotorcraft

Vertical Flight Society Assesses eVTOL Market Churn

The developing advanced air mobility sector has seen consolidation of late.
Mike Hirschberg, VFS
Rotorcraft

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm
THC
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

Dozen helicopters ordered by customers in Egypt, Alaska, and the UK
Petroleum Air Services (PAS)  AW169s signing
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Launches 109,000-sq-ft Expansion in Grand Junction

Project includes more than 100,000 sq ft of additional hangar, backshop, and ramp space
West Star Aviation groundbreaking in Grand Junction, Colorado
Maintenance and Modifications

GE Approves ExecuJet MRO To Support Passport Engines

Dubai authorized service center will support turbofans for Bombardier Global 7500 jets
GE Passport engines power the Bombardier Global 7500 business jet
Aircraft

Vertical's Third VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Takes Shape

UK start-up has funds to support work through the end of 2025
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL flight testing
Rotorcraft

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives
S-92 fire fighter at Verticon
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Robinson-owned Drone Maker Debuts ‘Helius’ Nano UAV

Helius is Ascent Aerosystems’ first sub-250g coaxial UAV
Helius UAV
Training and Workforce

Jeff Pino Foundation Brings 100 Students to Verticon

Program fuels curiosity and passion of next generation of aviation professionals
Students attend Verticon with support from Jeff Pino Foundation
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skytrac Adds First Iridium Certus DLS-140 STC

Unit also offers 3G/4G cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi
Skytrac DLS-140 Iridium Certus satellite communications for helicopters
Rotorcraft

Safran Designates Optimal Connectivity Providers

The engine maker unveiled a new label at Verticon
SAFRAN Helicom V2+ Flight data recording & transmitting
Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Helicopter Begins Offshore Ops in Louisiana

PHI Aviation launched commercial flights with the H160 on March 6
PHI offshore Shell flights with Airbus H160
Engines

P&WC Enjoys Continued Growth Amid Political Uncertainty

Helicopter engine business is booming, the company said
Pratt Whitney booth at Verticon 2025
Rotorcraft

Indonesian Army Receives Six Modernized Bell 412EPs

Black Diamond Heliaero upgraded the helicopters with Basix Pro avionics
Bell and PT Black Diamond upgrade six Indonesian Army Aviation Bell 412EP
Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft To Support Skyryse Modified Helos

Agreement expands maintenance coverage for SkyOS buyers
Skyryse One modified Robinson R66 helicopter
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Upgrades 480B Product Lineup Options

The Michigan airframer aims to accommodate all trim tastes
Entstrom 480B Elite Arriving at Verticon
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Air IP Connectivity STC’d for Bell 407

New York’s Westchester County Police Department fleet is among the beneficiaries
Rotorcraft

Airbus Unveils H140 To Bridge Light Twin Market Gap

Helicopter has more space and performance, along with a Safran Arrius 2ES engine
Airbus H140 reveal Verticon 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

BLR Aerospace Gets New Zealand Nod for AS355 FastFin

The approval came in partnership with local MRO Skywork Helicopters
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Altea Predicts Softening in Prices for Preowned Bizjets

Consulting firm also warned over the impact of U.S. tariffs on Bombardier exports
Bombardier Global 5500 aircraft
Rotorcraft

Robinson Upgrades R66 with New Safety, Trim Features

R66 NxG features Garmin avionics and autopilots plus interior and exterior changes
Robinson R66 Verticon 2025
Fuel

Platinum, World Fuel Expand Gold Coast Fuel Partnership

Ten-year deal brings fuel operations changes
An airplane on the ramp in front of an FBO