Concorde Battery Corporation announces that registration is now open for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series, airing online in January 2026. This free training event is open to all and will be broadcast twice daily — at 8:00 AM EST (USA) and 5:00 PM EST (USA) — to accommodate a global audience.
Helicopter Maintenance News
11/18/2025 - 06:03
11/14/2025 - 06:55
Two of the most trusted names in aviation compliance — Tdata and The AD Toolbox — officially merge to form TBX (Airworthy.com), a next-generation platform designed to simplify and streamline regulatory compliance and maintenance activities for general aviation.
11/13/2025 - 06:25
GPMS International, a provider in helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announces that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has validated several of its existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificates (STCs) for its Foresight MX HUMS. The new validations include the Airbus AS350/H125 (STC 10086957), Bell 407 (STC 10069291), Bell 429 (STC 10087254), and Bell 212 and 412 models (STC 10087806).
11/12/2025 - 11:17
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), announces the executive appointment of Molly Hennessy as chief product and technology officer, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in technology, AI and data-driven solutions for the business-aviation industry.
11/12/2025 - 11:00
BriskHeat, a global provider in industrial heating and temperature control solutions, announces the launch of its most advanced hot bonder to date, the ACR® 4 Hot Bonder. Engineered for precision, durability, and ease of use, the ACR 4 sets a new standard in out-of-autoclave composite curing and debulking, as well as adhesive bonding.
10/29/2025 - 10:06
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.
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.