Helicopter Maintenance News

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 13:54
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global provider in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announces its 40th anniversary of providing mission-critical satellite communications to the aviation industry. Founded in Penticton, British Columbia, SKYTRAC has grown steadily over four decades and is proud to celebrate 40 years serving the connectivity needs of aircraft operators from its home in British Columbia, Canada.

Helicopter Maintenance Blogs

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 10:18

It’s time to let our voices be heard. We need to do our part to participate in the Federal Government’s rulemaking process. The FAA recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements in the Federal Register. The proposed rule will affect FAA certified mechanics with Inspection Authorization.

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Technisonic Announces Forestry Mode on TDFM-9000/9300 Series Radios
Technisonic Announces Forestry Mode on TDFM-9000/9300 Series Radios

Technisonic Industries continues its support of the aerial firefighting market with its introduction of Forestry Mode, available on both the TDFM-9000 and TDFM-9300s. Forestry Mode addresses the space and installation challenges in the cockpit and antennas associated with updated United States Forestry Service (USFS) communications requirements.

Airbus and Norwegian Air Ambulance Sign for H135 and H145 Helicopters for HEMS in Denmark
Airbus and Norwegian Air Ambulance Sign for H135 and H145 Helicopters for HEMS in Denmark

Norwegian Air Ambulance orders three Airbus H135s and two five-bladed H145s following a tender the operator recently won in Denmark, where the aircraft will be used for life-saving missions. The HEMS operator will also take delivery of two new H145s in 2024 to expand its fleet in Norway.

Royal Jordanian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Bell 505s
Royal Jordanian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Bell 505s

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of the first five of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). The purchase agreement, signed on July 6, 2022, includes aircraft delivery complete with a flight training device and a comprehensive computer-based training package to support basic and advanced rotorcraft flight training at the King Hussein Air College in Mafraq, Jordan.

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.

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