Helicopter Maintenance News

Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:56
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launches Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block and permanently conceal surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility, and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 11:30

Although the main theme of Drone Scents is sUAS maintenance, it is always underscored by safety. 

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LCI, an aviation company, delivers three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease the Italian operator Alidaunia S.r.L. (Alidaunia). The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over $30 million. They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint-venture fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft, valued at approximately $600 million.
Airbus and Le Havre Port Sign for an H135 for Marine Pilot Transfer
Airbus and Le Havre Port Sign for an H135 for Marine Pilot Transfer
Le Havre-Fécamp Pilot Station and Airbus Helicopters sign a contract for the acquisition of an H135 to be used for marine pilot transfers. By the end of 2024, the H135 will replace an AS365 N3 Dauphin helicopter that has been in service for more than 12 years. The agreement also includes a 10-year support and service contract covering spare parts, training and logistics services.
PHI MRO Services Enters Certified Installer Partnership with GPMS
PHI MRO Services Enters Certified Installer Partnership with GPMS
PHI MRO Services, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, announces its partnership with GPMS International, Inc., as a certified installer of Foresight MX, a predictive health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), flight data monitoring (FDM) and rotor track and balance (RTB) platform. With this partnership, PHI MRO Services will install the Foresight MX HUMS system on helicopters globally.
Genesys Aerosystems Selects Texas Aerospace Technologies as HeliSAS European EMS Distributor
Genesys Aerosystems Selects Texas Aerospace Technologies as HeliSAS European EMS Distributor
Texas Aerospace Technologies, an aviation parts distributor and parts certification company, announces that it has entered into an agreement with Genesys Aerosystems to expand its HeliSAS distribution into European markets with a specific focus on the EMS market. In addition, Texas Aerospace Technologies will identify and develop new authorized Genesys HeliSAS dealer/installation facilities.
Duncan Aviation Purchases FMG4400D Program from DeVore Aviation Corporation
Duncan Aviation Purchases FMG4400D Program from DeVore Aviation Corporation
Duncan Aviation announces the purchase of all intellectual property, capabilities and equipment for the FMG4400D Flash Measuring Gun from DeVore Aviation Corporation, assuming all manufacturing, calibrations, repair and technical support of the FMG4400D program. The FMG4400D program is a new line of business that introduces a whole new set of customers to Duncan Aviation.
In response to the U.S. National Park Service’s (NPS) curtailment of air tours over national park lands, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is calling on its members and allies to show their support for America’s air-tour industry. Both the NPS and the FAA are seeking public feedback on draft air-tour management plans (ATMPs) and associated environmental assessments (EAs) proposed for four parks in two states: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii, and Badlands National Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota.

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