Global air-charter specialist Chapman Freeborn's Aviation Emergency Services team confirms its readiness to support emergency evacuations, first-responder transport, and humanitarian-aid deliveries to regions affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Helicopter Maintenance News
10/29/2025 - 09:53
With the government shutdown continuing, Kilroy Aviation, LLC, an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) company with Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), announces that it is assisting clients in obtaining STC certifications during the shutdown.
10/29/2025 - 08:13
Metro Aviation, a provider in air-medical transport operations and aircraft completions, welcomes three new partners to its operations family: Children’s Nebraska, LifeFlight Eagle and Vanderbilt LifeFlight. These healthcare organizations join Metro’s growing network of air-medical programs committed to patient-centered, safety-focused transport solutions.
10/29/2025 - 07:47
Ex-Change Parts AB, the Swedish-based helicopter parts and component support specialist, launches a strategic expansion program designed to both strengthen its purchasing operations and also increase the availability of certified components. In particular, the company is expanding its already robust acquisition program for surplus inventories and helicopter airframes, ensuring sellers continue to benefit from rapid decisions and fair valuations.
10/28/2025 - 13:32
Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announces that its chief executive officer, Bethany Little, has been named a 2025 Herizon Award winner by the Business Intelligence Group. The annual awards honor women who are redefining leadership and driving measurable impact in their industries and communities.
10/28/2025 - 10:59
Outerlink Global Solutions expands the reach of its Air IP broadband communications system with the new STC for the Bell 407, bringing secure, high-speed connectivity to public safety, EMS, corporate and utility operators flying the popular single-engine platform.
Metro Aviation Advances Air-Medical Capabilities with H160 EMS Interior STC and H140 Fleet Expansion
10/28/2025 - 10:12
Metro Aviation, a provider in air-medical transport solutions and aircraft completions, announces two significant developments that strengthen its support for critical-care rotorcraft operations. First, Metro will be the first completion center to offer an EMS-interior supplemental type certificate (STC) for the new Airbus H160. Second, Metro has signed a purchase agreement for twelve Airbus H140 aircraft, which will be available for purchase and completion at Metro’s facility, offering air-medical operators a highly capable and mission-ready platform.
10/28/2025 - 09:42
Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau of Japan takes delivery of its first Airbus H160, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of the type. The helicopter will enter into service in early 2026 and will be deployed for a wide range of public-service missions, including aerial firefighting, search-and-rescue, emergency medical, and disaster-response operations such as reconnaissance of affected areas.
09/10/2025 - 12:23
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces that Global Medical Response (GMR) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429s with the option to purchase an additional eight, maintaining its spot as the world’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) field.
09/08/2025 - 12:32
Smith Myers, a global cellular technology company, announces a major contract with Airbus Helicopters. Under the framework agreement, Smith Myers' ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters' fleet of aircraft.
08/28/2025 - 07:18
PHI MRO Services, a provider in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces that it was recently awarded a completion contract for a Bell OH-58 Kiowa by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO). The aircraft is set to be completed later this year.
08/27/2025 - 12:35
Pilots and air-traffic controllers have long faced challenges with radio communications — whether from high cockpit noise, weak transmissions or misinterpreted aviation jargon. To help them communicate more clearly and accurately, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University announces its researchers have developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to transcribe and translate aviation radio communications.
08/26/2025 - 12:39
High Performance Helicopters (HP Helicopters) celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of exceptional service in the helicopter industry. Since its founding in 2005, the company has grown from a specialized aviation-services provider to a nationally recognized leader in complex helicopter operations, distinguished by its modern fleet, mobile maintenance capabilities, and unwavering commitment to safety.
08/25/2025 - 10:54
Following its 2024 success in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, European Rotors, Europe’s leading rotorcraft and vertical-aviation event, will return Nov. 17-20, 2025, to Cologne, Germany. Owned by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and produced by European Rotors GmbH with the support of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), European Rotors brings together operators, manufacturers, regulators and service providers from across the global vertical-flight sector.
08/04/2025 - 14:07
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings, available for all types of general, military/defense, and commercial aircraft, receive four AMS (Aerospace Material Specification) 3095B qualifications for the complete line of chrome-free systems for aircraft exterior coatings. These latest qualifications demonstrate that these coatings systems, and all their component products, meet the demanding industry standards for performance, durability and safety.
08/01/2025 - 13:56
The Aerospace & Defense Training Center (ADTC) is celebrating its official grand opening on September 11, coinciding with the Composites and Advanced Manufacturing Expo (CAMX) held nearby in Orlando this year. Located on Florida’s Space Coast, ADTC is dedicated to developing the advanced manufacturing workforce for aerospace, defense and high-tech sectors.
07/31/2025 - 12:56
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is celebrating the success of its virtual reality (VR) paint technology, having recorded notable sales and gained widespread international interest in the first 12-months since its launch.
07/30/2025 - 10:41
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces an exciting new scholarship to be offered in its scholarship program this year. The award is presented by Robinson Helicopter Company to honor the memory of Pete Riedl, VP of Engineering for two decades and a longtime mentor.
07/29/2025 - 07:37
Japan’s Tokyo Fire Department awards Airbus Helicopters with a contract for an Airbus H225 following a tender. This new helicopter will replace an older aircraft as part of the organization’s fleet-modernization strategy. This acquisition reinforces the agency’s commitment to maintaining high operational readiness across critical missions, including aerial firefighting, search-and-rescue, emergency medical service, and disaster response.
07/10/2025 - 12:01
Michael Hertzendorf, COO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), issues a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford as administrator of the FAA.