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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GPMS International announces that it has received a fleet order from PJ Helicopters for its Foresight MX, an all-in-one HUMS solution with predictive HUMS, engine monitoring, flight-data monitoring, and rotor track and balance capabilities. The order marks a major milestone in the integration of HUMS into the utility helicopter market.
H.E.R.O.S. Inc., a provider in Rolls-Royce Model 250 engines for 35 years, announces that it has been named an Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center (AMROC) as part of the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network. The company is located in Chandler, AZ, and offers Rolls-Royce Model 250 operators from all sectors one-on-one, customized engine overhaul, repair and testing services.
Airbus Helicopters signs an agreement with Aerovel regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over land.
Action Aircraft, an owner-operated company offering more than 50 years of combined experience in RR-250 engine/module overhaul and repair, announces that it will be exhibiting this year at the 2024 HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, CA, Feb. 27-29.
DART Aerospace Ltd. offers custom-designed Heli-Utility-Baskets and Heli-Utility-Pods for airborne data collection.
Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide, announces the appointment of Kyle McGillivray to the newly created role of chief human resources officer (CHRO).
Technisonic Industries continues its support of the aerial firefighting market with its introduction of Forestry Mode, available on both the TDFM-9000 and TDFM-9300s. Forestry Mode addresses the space and installation challenges in the cockpit and antennas associated with updated United States Forestry Service (USFS) communications requirements.
Norwegian Air Ambulance orders three Airbus H135s and two five-bladed H145s following a tender the operator recently won in Denmark, where the aircraft will be used for life-saving missions. The HEMS operator will also take delivery of two new H145s in 2024 to expand its fleet in Norway.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of a third Bell 429 to Swiss-based helicopter rescue company, Air Zermatt, and its 75-person medical personnel and flight crew. Air Zermatt provides transport, tourist flights, and rescue operations in the Swiss Alps and surrounding communities.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of the first five of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). The purchase agreement, signed on July 6, 2022, includes aircraft delivery complete with a flight training device and a comprehensive computer-based training package to support basic and advanced rotorcraft flight training at the King Hussein Air College in Mafraq, Jordan.