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Friday, April 26, 2024 - 12:43
Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, performs its first flight in Marignane. The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes, allowing the flight-test team to check the overall behavior of the aircraft. This important milestone launches the flight campaign, which will take two years and will aim to progressively open the aircraft’s flight envelope and demonstrate its high-speed capabilities.

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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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Videosoft and SKYTRAC Announce Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming on All Iridium Certus® SKYTRAC Systems
Videosoft and SKYTRAC Announce Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming on All Iridium Certus® SKYTRAC Systems

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a provider in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announces that it has partnered with Videosoft Global Ltd. (Videosoft), an ultra-low bandwidth video streaming provider, to provide ultra-low bandwidth streaming services over SKYTRAC’s family of Iridium Certus® connected systems.

SKYTRAC Partners with Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to Secure Airbus H135 STC for SDL-350
SKYTRAC Partners with Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to Secure Airbus H135 STC for SDL-350

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a provider in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), announces that it has partnered with a Canadian law enforcement agency to complete an Airbus H135 standard type certification (STC) for its SDL-350 broadband aircraft satcom and onboard server. Being one of the first integrations of the SDL-350 on the H135 platform, SKYTRAC has installed, certified and flight-tested the SDL-350 on the H135 aircraft.

Guardian Mobility Displaying G6 Terminal at Heli-Expo
Guardian Mobility Displaying G6 Terminal at Heli-Expo

Guardian Mobility expands its product line and receives Iridium certification for both its G6 and G6-S terminals. Ensuring maximum user experience in end-to-end connectivity, the G6 is the world’s first and only truly mid-band bi-directional 88/88 Kbps terminal in an all-in-one design. The G6-S terminal features the same capabilities and features but allows for an external antenna configuration and is specifically aimed at the UAV/drone and fixed-wing high-altitude market.

Leonardo Highlights Unique AW09 Connectivity Capabilities at Heli-Expo 2024
Leonardo Highlights Unique AW09 Connectivity Capabilities at Heli-Expo 2024

Leonardo brings a connectivity solution that simplifies customers’ operations and maintenance and offers enhanced support. A joint Leonardo Services and Kopter Engineering team has designed and developed the solution, focusing on customers’ needs and addressing challenges regarding weight, form factor, and performance requirements. In collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE), the connectivity solution will allow customers to access aircraft and engine data seamlessly, in alignment with the digital native DNA of the AW09.

Leonardo Virtual and Extended Reality (VxR) Simulator's Public Premiere at Heli-Expo 2024 to Show Unique Combination of High Fidelity, Compact Footprint and Cost-Effectiveness
Leonardo Virtual and Extended Reality (VxR) Simulator's Public Premiere at Heli-Expo 2024 to Show Unique Combination of High Fidelity, Compact Footprint and Cost-Effectiveness

Leonardo exhibits its new Virtual and Extended Reality Simulator (VxR) for the first time with its motion system. The full-scale system features a cockpit, motion, and instructor console. It is now on display at Booth #6031 and is available for demos.

Astronautics Selected by Nova Systems for Secure Airborne Mission System
Astronautics Selected by Nova Systems for Secure Airborne Mission System

Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), is selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search-and-rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe.

AeroBrigham to Receive Brazil ANAC Certification
AeroBrigham to Receive Brazil ANAC Certification

North Texas maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider AeroBrigham will soon complete the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) certification to be awarded by the Brazil aviation authority. Upon award, the company will have return-to-service authorization for aircraft registered in Brazil. AeroBrigham anticipates greater opportunities for aircraft completions, overall maintenance, repair and other comprehensive services currently offered for both fixed-and rotor-wing airframes.

Airwolf Aerospace Announces Availability of New Battery Charger for Airwolf Lithium-Ion Battery Installations
Airwolf Aerospace Announces Availability of New Battery Charger for Airwolf Lithium-Ion Battery Installations

Airwolf Aerospace announces that the company has attained FAA STC approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for the Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130; Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4; Enstrom 480B; Hiller UH-12E; and MD 369/500 helicopters, as well as the True Blue Power® TB20 battery in H125/AS350 and AS355 helicopters.

Airwolf UH-1 TT Straps (Rigid Link) Now DLA Source Approved
Airwolf UH-1 TT Straps (Rigid Link) Now DLA Source Approved

Airwolf Aerospace announces that its medium Bell TT Straps, also known as a rigid link, have been approved by the DLA as a source of supply for NSN: 3040-01- 299-8100 for UH-1 helicopters. Airwolf’s cage code (6S0N4) has been added to the Approved Manufacturers Parts Listing (AMPL), allowing Airwolf to participate in USA DLA solicitations as well as solicitations for direct foreign military sales on an equal footing with the OEM components.

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