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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 14:16
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a provider in the design and manufacturing of creative and customizable solutions for the Department of Defense, is awarded a $3.5 million contract to supply a custom, full wrap-around maintenance platform for the UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky helicopter for the U.S. Army National Guard. The contract will cover 10 different locations across the United States and was procured through the Yulista Integrated Solutions Prime Vendor contract.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 12:16

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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Vita Aerospace Debuts PELICAN Rapid Extraction Device and Expanded SAR Training at Heli-Expo 2024
Vita Aerospace Debuts PELICAN Rapid Extraction Device and Expanded SAR Training at Heli-Expo 2024

Vita Aerospace™, part of Vita Inclinata Technologies, an innovator in intelligent lifting solutions for rescue crews and other field safety applications, unveils the new PELICAN Rapid Extraction Device (R.E.D.), a full-capture hybrid rescue product, developed by Air Rescue Systems® (ARS), alongside its expanded training program. The company is showcasing these groundbreaking advancements for the first time at the HAI Heli-Expo 2024 at Booth #5902.

Astronautics to Provide Glass Cockpit Solution for Erickson's S-64 Air Crane Helicopters
Astronautics to Provide Glass Cockpit Solution for Erickson's S-64 Air Crane Helicopters

Astronautics Corporation of America is selected by Erickson Incorporated to upgrade 12 S-64 Air Crane® helicopters with a glass cockpit solution that includes Astronautics’ Badger Pro+ Gen 2.0 integrated flight display system, engine data concentrator unit (EDCU), and AeroSync Mission connectivity system. Astronautics will also be responsible for the avionics systems integration testing and functional verification for the upgrade.

Jeff Pino Foundation Provides Opportunity for Local Students to Attend Heli-Expo 2024
Jeff Pino Foundation Provides Opportunity for Local Students to Attend Heli-Expo 2024

In partnership with Helicopter Association International (HAI), the Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) announces that 150 students from the Anaheim, CA, area have been exclusively invited to attend HAI Heli-Expo 2024 on Feb. 29, making it possible for students specializing in aviation and STEM-related fields to explore the world's largest show dedicated to rotorcraft.

Anaheim Aviation Show to Utilize Biofuel to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Anaheim Aviation Show to Utilize Biofuel to Reduce Carbon Footprint

To reduce the carbon footprint of HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all aircraft flying into the event. The annual conference and trade show — the largest in the world for the vertical-aviation industry — will take place Feb. 26–29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, with exhibits open Feb. 27–29.

Precision to Monitor Airbus AS332s with Foresight MX HUMS
Precision to Monitor Airbus AS332s with Foresight MX HUMS

Precision announces that it will begin monitoring its fleet of Airbus AS332 Super Puma helicopters with GPMS International’s health and monitoring system (HUMS), known as Foresight MX, in Q2 2024. Ordered in 2023, Precision will be the first AS332 operator to utilize advanced HUMS for firefighting support in the United States and beyond.

Bell Introduces Danny Maldonado as Chief Commercial Officer of Commercial Business Sales
Bell Introduces Danny Maldonado as Chief Commercial Officer of Commercial Business Sales

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, appoints Danny Maldonado as its chief commercial officer. Maldonado is responsible for all of Bell’s global commercial aircraft sales, aftermarket solutions and customer service, as well as the Bell Training Academy. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of Textron Financial Corporation for nine years before returning to Bell.

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