Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces the winners of this year’s prestigious Salute to Excellence Awards. This annual program is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment of professionals within the vertical aviation industry. Celebrating the best of the best in vertical flight, Salute to Excellence highlights outstanding contributions from pilots, maintenance technicians, operators and safety professionals who set the highest standards of professionalism and safety in the field.
Helicopter Maintenance News
01/24/2025 - 13:18
01/24/2025 - 08:48
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) recognizes the recipients of this year’s Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. As part of a strategic rebranding initiative and in response to the exceptional caliber of nominees, VAI has chosen to honor multiple professionals from the vertical-flight industry who have demonstrated significant impact, sustained commitment, and leadership throughout their careers.
01/24/2025 - 08:36
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
01/21/2025 - 12:30
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership company headquartered in New Delhi, India, enter into an agreement to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s cutting-edge agnostic urban ATM (air-traffic management) software solution in India.
01/21/2025 - 11:59
In the wake of the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles this month, Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) appreciates the support of Montana and California lawmakers in urging the FAA to certify its six CH-47D Chinook helicopters awaiting certification. Once certified, these heavy-lift aircraft can join the BFS fleet in rapidly delivering up to 2,500 gallons of water on a fire in every pass.
01/21/2025 - 11:25
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announces it will host maintenance courses in 2025, offering expert training for maintaining both piston and turbine models. All maintenance courses are I.A. Renewal-accredited. Enstrom offers two options for certification: the first for A&P mechanics, the other for non-mechanics to certify familiarization with Enstrom.
01/21/2025 - 08:12
Boost Systems, a global provider in fully certified human external cargo systems and related training services, announces a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the complex personnel carrying device system (cPCDS) to be used with the previously EASA-certified (EASA STC 10081304) BOOST HEC System for the Airbus H125/AS350/AS355. BOOST collaborated with AirWork & Heliseilerei GmbH (A&H) for the development and certification of EASA STC 10085893.
01/13/2025 - 12:42
Airbus Helicopters signs a firm contract with the Republic of Ireland Department of Defence to acquire four H145M helicopters. The H145M, a new type in Irish military service, will be used to expand the operational capabilities of the Irish Air Corps on a variety of defense and security tasks.
01/10/2025 - 13:12
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “company”), a hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announces it has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Discovery Air Chile Ltda., a leading Chilean helicopter operator, to lease five Cavorite X7 eVTOLs with a projected delivery timeline of 2028.
01/09/2025 - 07:41
Airwolf Aerospace receives supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the installation of True Blue Power® main ship batteries.
01/08/2025 - 12:52
Blugeon Hélicoptères selects BOOST Systems’ EASA-certified human external cargo (HEC) system, complete with the EASA-approved complex Personnel Carrying Device Systems (cPCDS), for its Airbus AS350/H125 aircraft.
12/12/2024 - 08:50
INGENIO Aerospace (INGENIO), a provider in innovative product design and manufacturing for business, commercial and military aviation, announces that a total of 130 shipsets of its Heli-Mount Tablet electronic flight bag (EFB) have been delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for fleet upgrades — 96 units for CH-146 Griffon helicopters (the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412) and 34 for CH-148 Cyclone helicopters (the Canadian military variant of the Sikorsky S-92).
12/09/2024 - 13:01
Cadorath, a global provider in manufacturing and repair solutions for the aviation, agriculture and industrial sectors, announces the appointment of Brandy Cadorath as vice president of EOS Implementation, Training and Oversight, effective immediately. This strategic leadership move underscores Cadorath’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge operational frameworks that enhance safety, quality and efficiency across its diverse portfolio of industries.
12/03/2024 - 13:03
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility-line workers when performing human external cargo (HEC) operations. This decision ensures uniformity, enhances safety, and promotes operational compliance with existing local, state and federal safety rules.
11/21/2024 - 12:29
Dallas Avionics announces the addition of Cody Klaehn to its team as the executive of Government Agency Sales. In his new role, Klaehn will work with military, law enforcement, and other government agencies to help equip and train clients on the latest product offerings.
11/07/2024 - 07:48
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces at European Rotors 2024 that Rheinland Air Service GmbH (RAS) is now its authorized dealership for the Bell 505 in the Netherlands. RAS is also Bell’s select dealership in Germany and has supported Bell with key Bell 505 sales in the region since authorized in 2020.
11/02/2024 - 07:06
Boston MedFlight (BMF), a nonprofit critical-care transport service, announces the purchase of the E3 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) from Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU). This investment is part of Boston MedFlight’s ongoing commitment to improving the safety and well-being of its pilots and clinical team while providing top-level care for critically ill or injured patients.
10/30/2024 - 11:00
GPMS International, in partnership with Precision Support Services, announces the delivery of Foresight MX HUMS to Nomad Aviation for its two AS332 Super Pumas.
10/30/2024 - 08:02
MD Helicopters announces the successful completion of the first MD 500E to MD 530F conversion, carried out at an MD Authorized Service Center, Thoroughbred Aviation, in Lexington, KY. This significant milestone reflects the strength of the MD Authorized Service Center network and MD Helicopters’ commitment to fleet upgrades by making it easier and less costly to upgrade MD aircraft.
10/29/2024 - 08:59
The Honorable John Goglia, president of the Aerospace Maintenance Council and former National Transportation Safety Board member, is announced as one of six inductees in the 2025 class of the National Aviation Hall of Fame.