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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Columbia Helicopters (“Columbia”) announces the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. (“CMC”) in Turkey. This marks Columbia's fifth consecutive fire season supporting Turkey’s national wildfire response, reinforcing a strong partnership with both CMC and the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry.
Dallas Avionics announces it recently worked with QAI Aviation (QAI) to equip Life Flight’s EC135 with new tactical equipment at QAI’s hangar outside of Pittsburgh. The two companies have worked together for numerous years.
Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace company and a trusted manufacturer of aviation components for general aviation and military markets, receives FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its PowerUP brand Bendix S-20 and S-200 direct-replacement 4- and 6-cylinder magnetos.
Billings Flying Service, Inc. (BFS) announces it has received FAA Restricted Category type certification for its surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. BFS acquired six CH-47D Chinooks from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in July 2023. Two of the aircraft have been added to the type certificate while the remainder are currently completing the certification process.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation-industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting Bedford’s proven organizational leadership and the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.
True Blue Power, a provider of certified USB charging technology for the aircraft industry, introduces the company’s newest USB charger during the New Product Introductions at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show in Phoenix, AZ. New TA245 Series USB Chargers feature a compact footprint and an input voltage of 12-32 VDC, delivering the versatility required across all GA, BA and commercial aircraft.
GPMS International, a provider in next-generation health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announces that Trans Aero Ltd., a premier helicopter operator, has purchased two Foresight MX HUMS systems for its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The acquisition marks a significant step forward in Trans Aero’s commitment to maximizing aircraft availability, safety and cost-efficiency through predictive maintenance technology.
Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announce their exclusive partnership to power the R88. This new helicopter will be equipped with the 950-shaft-horsepower Arriel 2W, the newest variant of the Arriel family.
BLR Aerospace, LLC, announces it has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand for its FastFin® System for the Airbus AS355. This follows a successful collaboration with Skywork Helicopters, a leading helicopter service provider of New Zealand.
The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) announces that 100 students from Texas and Oklahoma will attend Verticon 2025 in Dallas on March 13. This initiative, in collaboration with Vertical Aviation International, provides students passionate about aviation and STEM fields with the unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge innovations at the most influential event in the rotorcraft industry.