Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces the Subaru Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada.

Vertical MRO announces that registration is now open for the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, the first of two conferences presented by Vertical, dedicated exclusively to advancing the rotorcraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector.

QAI Aviation (QAI) announces that the company has been named an Authorized Installation Center for Fargo, ND-based Spectrum Aeromed on its advanced air-medical equipment and solutions.

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public-safety infrastructure manufacturer.

Columbia Helicopters (“Columbia”) announces the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. (“CMC”) in Turkey. This marks Columbia's fifth consecutive fire season supporting Turkey’s national wildfire response, reinforcing a strong partnership with both CMC and the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry.

Dallas Avionics announces it recently worked with QAI Aviation (QAI) to equip Life Flight’s EC135 with new tactical equipment at QAI’s hangar outside of Pittsburgh. The two companies have worked together for numerous years.

Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace company and a trusted manufacturer of aviation components for general aviation and military markets, receives FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its PowerUP brand Bendix S-20 and S-200 direct-replacement 4- and 6-cylinder magnetos.

Billings Flying Service, Inc. (BFS) announces it has received FAA Restricted Category type certification for its surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. BFS acquired six CH-47D Chinooks from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in July 2023. Two of the aircraft have been added to the type certificate while the remainder are currently completing the certification process.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation-industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting Bedford’s proven organizational leadership and the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.

True Blue Power, a provider of certified USB charging technology for the aircraft industry, introduces the company’s newest USB charger during the New Product Introductions at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show in Phoenix, AZ. New TA245 Series USB Chargers feature a compact footprint and an input voltage of 12-32 VDC, delivering the versatility required across all GA, BA and commercial aircraft.