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For those of you that work on or support helicopters or have ever been to the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) main event — Heli-Expo, you know that it is undoubtedly the largest helicopter tradeshow in the world. This year’s Heli-Expo 2024 was no exception.

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Billings Flying Service Commends Montana and California Lawmakers in Urging Certification for Firefighting Helicopters
Billings Flying Service Commends Montana and California Lawmakers in Urging Certification for Firefighting Helicopters

In the wake of the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles this month, Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) appreciates the support of Montana and California lawmakers in urging the FAA to certify its six CH-47D Chinook helicopters awaiting certification. Once certified, these heavy-lift aircraft can join the BFS fleet in rapidly delivering up to 2,500 gallons of water on a fire in every pass.

BOOST Systems, Along with AirWork & Heliseilerei GmbH, Announces EASA Approval of Complex Personnel Carrying Device System
BOOST Systems, Along with AirWork & Heliseilerei GmbH, Announces EASA Approval of Complex Personnel Carrying Device System

Boost Systems, a global provider in fully certified human external cargo systems and related training services, announces a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the complex personnel carrying device system (cPCDS) to be used with the previously EASA-certified (EASA STC 10081304) BOOST HEC System for the Airbus H125/AS350/AS355. BOOST collaborated with AirWork & Heliseilerei GmbH (A&H) for the development and certification of EASA STC 10085893.

Horizon Aircraft Signs Letter of Intent with Discovery Air Chile Ltda., Expanding Global Presence of Cavorite X7 Hybrid eVTOLs
Horizon Aircraft Signs Letter of Intent with Discovery Air Chile Ltda., Expanding Global Presence of Cavorite X7 Hybrid eVTOLs

New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “company”), a hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announces it has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Discovery Air Chile Ltda., a leading Chilean helicopter operator, to lease five Cavorite X7 eVTOLs with a projected delivery timeline of 2028.

INGENIO Aerospace Heli-Mount Tablet EFB Contributes Directly to Operational Safety
INGENIO Aerospace Heli-Mount Tablet EFB Contributes Directly to Operational Safety

INGENIO Aerospace (INGENIO), a provider in innovative product design and manufacturing for business, commercial and military aviation, announces that a total of 130 shipsets of its Heli-Mount Tablet electronic flight bag (EFB) have been delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for fleet upgrades — 96 units for CH-146 Griffon helicopters (the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412) and 34 for CH-148 Cyclone helicopters (the Canadian military variant of the Sikorsky S-92).

Cadorath Announces Leadership Advancement with Appointment of Vice President of EOS Implementation
Cadorath Announces Leadership Advancement with Appointment of Vice President of EOS Implementation

Cadorath, a global provider in manufacturing and repair solutions for the aviation, agriculture and industrial sectors, announces the appointment of Brandy Cadorath as vice president of EOS Implementation, Training and Oversight, effective immediately. This strategic leadership move underscores Cadorath’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge operational frameworks that enhance safety, quality and efficiency across its diverse portfolio of industries.

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