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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Bell announces plans to exhibit at Verticon 2025 in its backyard of Dallas, TX, March 10-13, to showcase its exceptional aircraft, technology and customer solutions. Bell is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and will have its full commercial aircraft portfolio on display.
Hartzell Propeller is awarded STC approval for its Tanis Helicopter Preheat Systems for Airbus H135 helicopters. Approvals cover the United States and the European Union, including EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3 and EC635T2+.
Bluetail, a modern aircraft-records solution, announces that Metro Aviation, a premier air-medical transport and helicopter completion provider, has chosen its digital solution to streamline maintenance records across its helicopter fleet. The partnership reinforces Metro Aviation’s commitment to efficiency, security and innovation in helicopter maintenance management.
GPMS International announces the successful first installation of its Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on HALO-Flight's Bell 407GXi, marking a major milestone in the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) sector. With this installation, HALO-Flight becomes the first HEMS operator in the United States to equip its fleet with Foresight MX, reinforcing its commitment to safety, reliability and operational excellence. The installation was completed by Arrow Aviation, a GPMS Certified Installer.
Schweizer announces that U.S. Aviation Training Solutions (USATS) of Titusville, FL, has taken delivery of the first 300CBi helicopter in its 25 aircraft purchase agreement with Schweizer.
GPMS International, a provider in predictive health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announces it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification (STC) for its Foresight MX HUMS on the Airbus Helicopters H145 D2 and D3 platforms. The milestone was achieved in collaboration with Wysong Enterprises and Metro Aviation, key partners who played a crucial role in the certification and installation process.
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a provider in the design and manufacturing of creative and customizable solutions for the Department of Defense, is awarded a $3.5 million contract to supply a custom, full wrap-around maintenance platform for the UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky helicopter for the U.S. Army National Guard. The contract will cover 10 different locations across the United States and was procured through the Yulista Integrated Solutions Prime Vendor contract.
Concorde Battery Corporation celebrates Chris Holder, who has been announced as a member of the 2025 South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inductee class. Holder is being honored and recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing the industry’s safety and quality through education. He will be named during a special ceremony on Feb. 13, 2025, at the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenville, SC.
Ongoing headlines reporting tragic airline safety issues, dangerous aircraft manufacturing practices, and aviation whistleblower retaliation require that Congress reevaluate the anti-retaliation framework protecting aviation whistleblowers. Supporters are urged to join the National Whistleblower Center's campaign.
Coulson Aviation, the world's largest aerial firefighting company, announces the addition of Brent Misura as its new vice president of Design, further enhancing Coulson's ongoing commitment to lead the industry in the design, manufacture and operation of firefighting aircraft.