Helicopter Maintenance News

Monday, March 31, 2025 - 11:42
Columbia Helicopters (“Columbia”) announces the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. (“CMC”) in Turkey. This marks Columbia's fifth consecutive fire season supporting Turkey’s national wildfire response, reinforcing a strong partnership with both CMC and the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry.

Helicopter Maintenance Blogs

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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Metro Aviation Partners with Bluetail to Enhance Maintenance Efficiency and Compliance
Metro Aviation Partners with Bluetail to Enhance Maintenance Efficiency and Compliance

Bluetail, a modern aircraft-records solution, announces that Metro Aviation, a premier air-medical transport and helicopter completion provider, has chosen its digital solution to streamline maintenance records across its helicopter fleet. The partnership reinforces Metro Aviation’s commitment to efficiency, security and innovation in helicopter maintenance management.

HALO-Flight Becomes First U.S. HEMS Operator to Implement GPMS HUMS
HALO-Flight Becomes First U.S. HEMS Operator to Implement GPMS HUMS

GPMS International announces the successful first installation of its Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on HALO-Flight's Bell 407GXi, marking a major milestone in the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) sector. With this installation, HALO-Flight becomes the first HEMS operator in the United States to equip its fleet with Foresight MX, reinforcing its commitment to safety, reliability and operational excellence. The installation was completed by Arrow Aviation, a GPMS Certified Installer.

GPMS Secures FAA STC for Foresight MX HUMS on Airbus H145 D2 and D3
GPMS Secures FAA STC for Foresight MX HUMS on Airbus H145 D2 and D3

GPMS International, a provider in predictive health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announces it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification (STC) for its Foresight MX HUMS on the Airbus Helicopters H145 D2 and D3 platforms. The milestone was achieved in collaboration with Wysong Enterprises and Metro Aviation, key partners who played a crucial role in the certification and installation process.

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs Awarded $3.5 Million Contract to Supply Custom Maintenance Platform for UH-60 Helicopter for Army National Guard
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs Awarded $3.5 Million Contract to Supply Custom Maintenance Platform for UH-60 Helicopter for Army National Guard

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.

Concorde Battery Celebrates Chris Holder’s Induction into the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame
Concorde Battery Celebrates Chris Holder’s Induction into the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame

Concorde Battery Corporation celebrates Chris Holder, who has been announced as a member of the 2025 South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inductee class. Holder is being honored and recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing the industry’s safety and quality through education. He will be named during a special ceremony on Feb. 13, 2025, at the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenville, SC.

NWC Launches Campaign to Close Loophole in Aviation Whistleblower Safety
NWC Launches Campaign to Close Loophole in Aviation Whistleblower Safety

Ongoing headlines reporting tragic airline safety issues, dangerous aircraft manufacturing practices, and aviation whistleblower retaliation require that Congress reevaluate the anti-retaliation framework protecting aviation whistleblowers. Supporters are urged to join the National Whistleblower Center's campaign.

Coulson Aviation Strengthens Leadership Team with Addition of Brent Misura as Vice President of Design
Coulson Aviation Strengthens Leadership Team with Addition of Brent Misura as Vice President of Design

Coulson Aviation, the world's largest aerial firefighting company, announces the addition of Brent Misura as its new vice president of Design, further enhancing Coulson's ongoing commitment to lead the industry in the design, manufacture and operation of firefighting aircraft.

CHC Helicopter Pioneers AI-Powered Engine Diagnostics and Health Monitoring with ITP Aero's DigitAI Aero™ Service
CHC Helicopter Pioneers AI-Powered Engine Diagnostics and Health Monitoring with ITP Aero's DigitAI Aero™ Service

CHC Helicopter signs a new agreement with ITP Aero to implement DigitAI Aero™ across its fleet of helicopter engines. The landmark partnership establishes CHC as the leading helicopter operator to embrace AI-powered solutions for engine diagnosis and health monitoring, significantly enhancing its existing maintenance support partnership with ITP Aero.

Vita Inclinata Equips CAL FIRE’s Firehawk Fleet with Advanced Rescue Tech
Vita Inclinata Equips CAL FIRE’s Firehawk Fleet with Advanced Rescue Tech

Vita Inclinata, a provider of intelligent lifting technology and solutions for aerospace and industrial construction industries, announces that it has deployed 16 Vita Rescue System (VRS) units to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for its Firehawk fleet to enhance the safety and efficiency of CAL FIRE’s aerial firefighting and rescue missions.

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