For those of you that work on or support helicopters or have ever been to the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) main event — Heli-Expo, you know that it is undoubtedly the largest helicopter tradeshow in the world. This year’s Heli-Expo 2024 was no exception.
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' (PIA) School for Aviation Maintenance announces that all four of its campuses across the United States have now been recognized by the Accrediting Commission on Career Schools and Colleges as ACCSC Schools of Excellence.
Hirth Engines, a German manufacturer of two‑stroke engine technology, and ePropelled, an innovator in high‑efficiency, intelligent electric propulsion and power‑generation systems, announce a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering the next generation of hybrid propulsion solutions for the UAV, aerospace, defense, and specialized mobility markets.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) releases the draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline for public comment. Pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation stakeholders are asked to review and comment on the FAA’s draft plan, which highlights many of the technical, regulatory and logistical challenges in shifting from 100LL to unleaded fuel.
Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems, a global provider of aircraft wheels, brakes and hydraulic components to the general-aviation, business-jet, rotorcraft, and military markets, announces it has extended its distribution channel by adding new distributors of its products.
TBX announces the release of its 2026 TBX Annual Survey, a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of the general-aviation (GA) maintenance landscape. Drawing on more than 600 responses from maintenance shops and operators across sizes, regions, and aircraft types, the report captures a real-time view of the challenges, opportunities, and operational realities shaping GA maintenance today. Unlike industry studies that often focus on airlines or business aviation, the TBX Annual Survey centers on the maintenance professionals who keep general aviation flying: A&Ps, IAs, DOMs, shop owners, operators, and flight schools.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department. Bell executives and city officials celebrated this achievement together in the police department’s hangar at Meacham Airport. The relationship between Bell and the city of Fort Worth dates back almost 75 years.
Airbus secures the first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, with Australia’s privately owned logistics and supply-chain enterprise, Linfox, placing the purchase. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus.
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) selects BETA Technologies ("BETA") (NYSE: BETA) to supply electric pusher motors for its conforming prototypes and production aircraft. The agreement represents a potential 10-year opportunity for BETA of up to $1 billion and reinforces Eve’s commitment to proven technologies and dedication to exceeding mission requirements.
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.
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.