Airbus Helicopters signs a letter of intent (LOI) with SKYTRAC that will enable helicopters equipped with SKYTRAC real-time data processing and communications hardware to transmit aircraft and flight data directly to servers on the ground, ensuring the continuous flow of data from the air to the ground for analysis.
Helicopter Maintenance News
03/07/2019 - 07:36
03/07/2019 - 07:26
The newest Enstrom Helicopter service center is announced at Heli-Expo in Atlanta. Copter & Boat’s Dream, also known as Copter Company in France, is owned by Eddy Pacalis and is based in Cournonsec, west of Montpellier on the Mediterranean Riviera, where it maintains 30+ helicopters, including six Enstroms.
03/07/2019 - 07:18
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation delivers its newest 280FX to the French training company, Golf Tango, at Heli-Expo in Atlanta. Gérard Taunay, founder of Golf Tango, is on hand, along with François Gatineau, CEO of Rotor and Aircraft, the Enstrom dealer in France.
03/07/2019 - 07:04
Cadorath and Airbus Helicopters recognize their partnership at Heli-Expo 2019 and announce Cadorath will provide D-level single-part repairs for the Dauphin family (365/155) of helicopters. The subsequent approval and performance of these repairs will be based out of Cadorath’s Winnipeg, MB, Canada facilities.
03/07/2019 - 06:42
Helicopter Association International (HAI) announces a new Partner Service membership benefit with JSfirm.com that offers HAI’s members a dynamic new tool to promote employment opportunities. This partnership comes as a result of both organizations recognizing the other’s focus on providing solutions to the shortage of qualified aviation professionals. The elements of the project will come online this spring, as soon as the technological systems are integrated.
03/07/2019 - 06:22
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announces the sale of six turbine-powered 480B aircraft to M-Landarch, the Enstrom representative in Thailand. The $12 million contract includes flight and maintenance training, and the aircraft are expected to deliver in the second half of 2019. The helicopters will be used for ab-initio and advanced flight training.
03/07/2019 - 06:11
The Rescue and Salvage Bureau (CRS) of the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) is extending its medium class search and rescue helicopter fleet with the Airbus H175, beginning with a signature for two aircraft in search and rescue (SAR) configuration.
03/01/2019 - 06:03
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a provider of ergonomic safety-first aviation maintenance equipment, announces it has completed its contract with Next Era Energy of West Palm Beach, FL, designing, engineering and manufacturing OSHA-compliant maintenance stands and hangar equipment to outfit the first AW169 helicopter to enter the United States. The finalized maintenance stands are providing the mechanics with safe access around the helicopter, increased ergonomic efficiency for the technicians while working on the aircraft, and decreased damage to the helicopter’s exterior surface.
02/27/2019 - 07:54
Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC, one of the world’s leading commercial propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organizations, announces it has signed a major contract with the Brazilian Army to overhaul approximately 300 Airbus Helicopter main- and tail-rotor servo actuators for Fennec AS350/550 and Panther AS365 aircraft.
02/27/2019 - 07:08
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), the charitable arm of Helicopter Association International, announces the 20 recipients of scholarships for 2019. Available to aviation students around the world, the scholarships support HFI’s long-standing mission to educate the next generation of helicopter professionals.
02/26/2019 - 15:20
Robinson’s R22 officially turns 40 years old on March 16th. In celebration, at this year’s Heli Expo convention in Atlanta, Robinson will display a new R22 (S/N 4797, N40YR) painted in the same scheme and colors as the very first R22 (S/N 0001).
02/26/2019 - 14:27
Onboard Systems International, Inc., a provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announces its dual cargo-hook kit for the MD500 series has been STC-certified by the FAA. This cargo hook system meets the 14 CFR Part 27 certification requirements for human external cargo (HEC) and has been built around a dual installation of Onboard's TALON® LC Hydraulic Hook. The kit will be on display at the 2019 Heli-Expo show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, on March 5-7 at Onboard's booth (B5409).
02/26/2019 - 09:50
Alpine Aerotech is best known for its comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities; serving leading makes and models of helicopters worldwide. What many may might not know is that it also leases a large fleet of transport category aircraft equipped for a variety of utility operations. This unique perspective on maintenance and operations has led it to invest in a series of cost-effective specialized repairs.
02/06/2019 - 14:03
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration recognizes the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification as equivalent to formal training when determining eligibility for a repairman certificate. This action helps simplify the application process for repairman certification, strengthening efforts to recruit and retain avionics technicians in this innovative and fast-growing industry.
02/06/2019 - 13:09
Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Helisim have broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art helicopter pilot and maintenance crew training center in Grand Prairie, TX.
With an initial investment of $40 million, the Helisim Simulation Center will provide introductory and recurrent training to thousands of pilot personnel each year. The first stage of the new facility is scheduled for completion later this year when the first new Thales Reality H Level D full-motion flight simulator will be delivered.
02/06/2019 - 13:00
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs announces the delivery of its custom MH-60 Pitch Adjustment Tool, MH-60 Cowling Rack, and MH-60 Parts Cage for The United States Coast Guard fleet of Sikorsky MH-60 aircraft in Sitka, AK.
02/04/2019 - 14:41
A record 80+ aviation maintenance teams from around the world plan to compete against each other in the industry’s premier annual event, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition Presented by Snap-on. The event will be held at the MRO Americas 2019 Convention, April 8-11, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.
02/04/2019 - 14:04
The government and industry cooperative effort to promote helicopter safety and reduce accidents and fatalities, the International Helicopter Safety Team, is now the International Helicopter Safety Foundation.
01/31/2019 - 15:02
Snap-on Industrial launches a new lineup of grinder and cutoff tools that are lightweight and designed for low vibration. The four new grinders and two new cutoff tools feature pneumatic motors that keep internal components cool; adjustable rear exhaust that allows the operator to direct air flow away from the work area; and a built-in air regulator to dial in the exact speed for each specific application.
01/31/2019 - 13:22
A new report by global aviation services provider, AAR (NYSE: AIR), examines the significant opportunities for the industry to grow its pool of aircraft maintenance workers and track progress through public-private partnerships, targeted recruitment and career pathways that are designed using stackable credentials toward advancement.