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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Hertzendorf, COO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), issues a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford as administrator of the FAA.