For those of you that work on or support helicopters or have ever been to the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) main event — Heli-Expo, you know that it is undoubtedly the largest helicopter tradeshow in the world. This year’s Heli-Expo 2024 was no exception.
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Michael Hertzendorf, COO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), issues a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford as administrator of the FAA.
Macro-Blue, a provider in advanced tactical display systems for public-safety and mission aviation, announces a partnership with Technisonic Industries Ltd., renowned for its multi-band airborne radios and communication systems. The collaboration introduces seamless integration of Technisonic’s TDFM-9000, 9100, and 9300 series radios directly into Macro-Blue’s Q-Series mission displays — delivering a new era of cockpit efficiency and operational capability.
Technisonic Communications announces its partnering with Macro-Blue, a provider in tactical displays, to bring the integration of the TDFM-9000 series radio into the Advanced Q-Series Display Systems. With shared mission focus and synergy across the two companies, the collaboration of Technisonic and Macro-Blue brings a new level of integration and situational awareness to mission aircraft.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is down-selected for Phase 2 of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program with the objective to complete design, construction, ground testing and certification of an X-plane demonstrator.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a provider of night-vision solutions, announces it is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Dallas Avionics announces that Government Agency sales executive, Cody Klaehn, has completed a training session with the Minnesota State Police on its TDFM 9100 and AEM audio and PA system. The class consisted of rescue specialists and aircraft personnel and took place over several days in St. Paul. The equipment installed in the department's Bell 429, in conjunction with other mission critical devices, will be used primarily for search-and-rescue (SAR) missions.
HeliLadder, the industry standard of helicopter maintenance ladder stands, announces the acquisition of a new facility to support the production of its newest product line: the highly anticipated L-Series. The new model has generated significant buzz within the industry, with pre-orders steadily coming in as the first production run kicks off.
Coulson Aviation Canada announces it has started a 70-day contract awarded by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for night-vision goggle (NVG) operations. The partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on Canadian soil.
Concorde Battery announces that Matt Fullerton has been appointed Central U.S. technical sales manager. Fullerton joins Concorde’s international sales team to maintain and initiate relationships throughout the aviation industry, supporting Concorde Battery’s network of authorized aircraft-battery distributors and airframe manufacturers.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the recent introduction of several federal directives which redouble government agencies’ focus on advancing U.S. aviation as the gold standard in aerospace for decades to come. Specifically, three executive orders (EOs) issued by the administration aim to foster the development and use of American UAS, support airspace safety and security, and usher in a new era of supersonic flight.