Helicopter Maintenance News

Snap-on Industrial’s New 256-Piece General Maintenance Kit Puts the Tools Technicians Need Right at Their Fingertips
05/13/2025 - 13:57
Snap-on Industrial is equipping technicians with the ultimate tool kit for work on the road. The 256-Piece General Maintenance Kit offers a comprehensive assortment of tools that arm technicians for proper repairs wherever the job takes them.
Heros Kajberouni Honored with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
05/13/2025 - 13:47
H.E.R.O.S. Inc. announces that Heros Kajberouni, founder of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., has been awarded the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Named after Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight and the man who built and maintained the engine for the Wright brothers, this award recognizes individuals who have exhibited exemplary dedication to the field of aviation maintenance for 50 or more years.
Subaru Bell 412EPX Receives Transport Canada Validation
05/09/2025 - 05:20
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces the Subaru Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada.
Registration Now Open for Inaugural Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna
05/08/2025 - 13:07
Vertical MRO announces that registration is now open for the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, the first of two conferences presented by Vertical, dedicated exclusively to advancing the rotorcraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector.
Spectrum Aeromed Names QAI Aviation Authorized Installation Center
05/08/2025 - 06:43
QAI Aviation (QAI) announces that the company has been named an Authorized Installation Center for Fargo, ND-based Spectrum Aeromed on its advanced air-medical equipment and solutions.
Bell Announces Signed Purchase Agreement for First Bell 505 in the Netherlands
05/08/2025 - 06:29
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public-safety infrastructure manufacturer.
Columbia Helicopters Wins Turkish Firefighting Contract
03/31/2025 - 11:42
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 Partners with QAI to Equip Life Flight EC135
03/21/2025 - 09:17
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’s PowerUP Magnetos Receive PMA for Bendix S-20/S-200 Series
03/20/2025 - 10:35
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 Receives FAA Restricted Type Certification for Surplus Netherlands Air Force CH-47D Chinook Helicopters
03/19/2025 - 10:58
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.
NBAA Welcomes Nomination of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator
03/19/2025 - 10:51
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 Introduces New 45-watt Charging Ports for 14- and 28-volt Aircraft at AEA International Convention
03/19/2025 - 10:35
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.
Trans Aero LTD Equipping UH-60s with GPMS HUMS
03/13/2025 - 10:48
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 Arriel Engine Selected to Power New Robinson R88 Helicopter
03/11/2025 - 11:35
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 Receives New Zealand CAA Approval for AS355 FastFin
03/11/2025 - 10:58
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.
Jeff Pino Foundation Connects Students with Aviation Leaders at Verticon 2025
03/11/2025 - 10:51
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.
Astronautics RoadRunner® Electronic Flight Instrument Selected for Royal Norwegian Air Force Upgrade Program
03/11/2025 - 10:36
Astronautics Corporation of America is providing its new dealer, Patria Helicopters AB, with 32 RoadRunner® electronic flight instruments (EFIs) to support the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s (RNoAF) Bell 412 upgrade program. The program is contracted between the Norwegian Defence Material Agency and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS), with Patria acting as a subcontractor to KAMS for aircraft modification and certification.
Milestone Expands Partnership with Offshore Helicopter Services in Lease of Eight Helicopters
03/11/2025 - 09:39
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a provider in helicopter leasing, announces that it has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited (“OHS”) for four additional helicopters, including two new Leonardo AW139s, one new Airbus H175, and one Sikorsky S-92, which are scheduled to deliver in 2025 through 2026. The announcement was made during Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo, in Dallas, TX.
Astronautics' Aerosync Max Selected as Line-fit Connectivity Solution for Airbus H225/M Helicopters
03/11/2025 - 09:18
Astronautics Corporation of America is providing Airbus a new version (V3) of its wireless airborne communication system (wACS), AeroSync Max, for its H225/M helicopters. The Astronautics AeroSync Max wACS is a flexible, dual-partitioned avionics communication platform providing the gateway to enable secure communication between the open world and avionics systems, giving immediate and automatic access to daily data.
Westchester County Police Sets New Standard for Law Enforcement Aviation with High-capacity Helicopter Wi-Fi
03/11/2025 - 08:33
The Westchester County Police Department (WCPD) continues to lead the way in law enforcement rotorcraft operations by teaming up with Outerlink to complete the supplemental type certificate (STC) of the Air IP™ Wi-Fi system in its Bell 407 helicopters. The Air IP™ system leverages proven proprietary technology to establish a seamless and secure Wi-Fi signal throughout the entire aircraft at a fraction of the cost of some existing technologies.