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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 12:16

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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Metro Aviation to Expand in 2026 with Addition of Three New Operations Customers
Metro Aviation to Expand in 2026 with Addition of Three New Operations Customers

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.

Ex-Change Parts Expands with Greater Focus on Purchasing Helicopter Airframes and Inventories
Ex-Change Parts Expands with Greater Focus on Purchasing Helicopter Airframes and Inventories

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.

Veryon’s CEO, Bethany Little, Named 2025 Herizon Award Winner for Transformative Leadership in Aviation Technology
Veryon’s CEO, Bethany Little, Named 2025 Herizon Award Winner for Transformative Leadership in Aviation Technology

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.

Outerlink’s Air IP Boosts Capability for Bell 407, Expanding Encrypted Broadband Connectivity across Helicopter Markets
Outerlink’s Air IP Boosts Capability for Bell 407, Expanding Encrypted Broadband Connectivity across Helicopter Markets

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
Metro Aviation Advances Air-Medical Capabilities with H160 EMS Interior STC and H140 Fleet Expansion

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.

Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau Becomes First Firefighting Operator of Airbus H160 Helicopter
Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau Becomes First Firefighting Operator of Airbus H160 Helicopter

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.

World’s Largest Bell HEMS Operator Adds Bell 429s to Emergency Services Fleet
World’s Largest Bell HEMS Operator Adds Bell 429s to Emergency Services Fleet

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.

Smith Myers Announces Contract with Airbus Helicopters to Supply ARTEMIS Systems
Smith Myers Announces Contract with Airbus Helicopters to Supply ARTEMIS Systems

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.

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