Helicopter Maintenance News

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 11:12
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of the 2,000th Bell 407 to White Saddle Air Services, a family-owned and -operated helicopter company based at Bluff Lake, near Tatla Lake, in British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin region. The milestone marks a significant accomplishment for a platform that has supported operators around the world for nearly three decades across commercial, utility, corporate and versatile mission operations.

Helicopter Maintenance Blogs

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 15:54

Have you heard of Roxanne Rosado? Until earlier today, I hadn’t. 

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Honeywell Providing Advanced Flight Controls for AIBOT’s Electric Aircraft
Honeywell Providing Advanced Flight Controls for AIBOT’s Electric Aircraft

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is selected by AIBOT to provide its Compact Fly-By-Wire (cFBW) system to support AIBOT’s fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This Honeywell technology will empower the next generation of aircraft avionics and create a sustainable transportation ecosystem for the future.

Bell Introduces Jacinto Monge as Managing Director of Commercial Business in Europe
Bell Introduces Jacinto Monge as Managing Director of Commercial Business in Europe

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, appoints Jacinto Monge as the managing director of commercial business in Europe. Jacinto will make his first European tradeshow appearance at European Rotors 2023 in Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 28 and represent Bell in the opening ceremony and additional show events.

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings introduces the new Jet Prep™ Pretreatment (CM0220P01), a chrome-free, water-based, translucent, sol-gel metal pretreatment solution designed specifically for the aerospace industry. The two-component pretreatment kit provides superior adhesion and corrosion protection over aluminum substrates and pairs with aerospace-grade corrosion-protective epoxy primers and topcoat paint systems.

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launches Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block and permanently conceal surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility, and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications.

Vita Inclinata completes an agreement that authorizes the company to be a global distributor of Lifesaving Systems (LSC) equipment. The partnership allows Vita Inclinata's Aerospace division to provide a broader range of life-saving equipment and gear to the search-and-rescue community.

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