Helicopter Maintenance News

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 13:45
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a global provider in helicopter leasing, announces the signing of long-term lease extension agreements with Air Center Helicopters, Inc. (“Air Center”) for 11 Airbus H225 helicopters. The lease extensions commence in May 2027 and run through June 2033. The aircraft are currently operated by Air Center in support of critical government, utility and mission-critical operations across the United States and at strategic locations worldwide.

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.

Event Calendar

S M T W T F S
 
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15
 
16
 
17
 
18
 
19
 
20
 
21
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
25
 
26
 
27
 
28
 
29
 
30
 
31
 
 
 

Digital Edition


Oct/Nov 2026 Helicopter Maintenance Maga

Click the cover to access the digital issue.
Click here to subscribe today!

Batavia, OH - Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers received the Edward J. Parish Pacesetter Award, presented by the Clermont County, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce.

The award is named in honor of long-time former chamber president Ed Parish and is presented annually to honor a businessperson living or working in Clermont County. This individual must have genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County and its residents and have exhibited outstanding qualities of character, citizenship and leadership.

Menominee, MI - Representatives from Japan visited Enstrom at the end of October to accept its last delivery for the year. This delivery marks eight aircraft for the year, completing a total 10 out of a contracted 30 TH-480B helicopters that have been delivered. The turbine-powered aircraft will be used by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force to train pilots for their fleet of helicopters. The TH-480B will eventually replace the OH-6 as the JGSDF’s primary training helicopter.

Pages