Helicopter Maintenance News

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10:28
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the purchase order for a Bell 407GXi to HALO-Flight, further expanding the ability to deliver rapid, life-saving air-medical ansport to patients across South Texas. The aircraft marks the seventh IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi to soon join the HALO fleet, enhancing reliability and providing time-sensitive care across the region.

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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Oct/Nov 2026 Helicopter Maintenance Maga

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Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Precise Flight, Inc. announce approval of the amended supplemental type certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Pulselite® Bird Strike Prevention System. This approval comes as an amendment to STC SH3319NM, bringing the total number of Airbus rotorcraft models certified for the Pulselite® System to 67. This includes all EC135, H-135, EC145, H145, and AS350 models.

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