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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Dallas Avionics announces the addition of Cody Klaehn to its team as the executive of Government Agency Sales. In his new role, Klaehn will work with military, law enforcement, and other government agencies to help equip and train clients on the latest product offerings.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces at European Rotors 2024 that Rheinland Air Service GmbH (RAS) is now its authorized dealership for the Bell 505 in the Netherlands. RAS is also Bell’s select dealership in Germany and has supported Bell with key Bell 505 sales in the region since authorized in 2020.
Boston MedFlight (BMF), a nonprofit critical-care transport service, announces the purchase of the E3 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) from Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU). This investment is part of Boston MedFlight’s ongoing commitment to improving the safety and well-being of its pilots and clinical team while providing top-level care for critically ill or injured patients.
GPMS International, in partnership with Precision Support Services, announces the delivery of Foresight MX HUMS to Nomad Aviation for its two AS332 Super Pumas.
MD Helicopters announces the successful completion of the first MD 500E to MD 530F conversion, carried out at an MD Authorized Service Center, Thoroughbred Aviation, in Lexington, KY. This significant milestone reflects the strength of the MD Authorized Service Center network and MD Helicopters’ commitment to fleet upgrades by making it easier and less costly to upgrade MD aircraft.
The Honorable John Goglia, president of the Aerospace Maintenance Council and former National Transportation Safety Board member, is announced as one of six inductees in the 2025 class of the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
The National League of Cities (NLC) launches a national Aviation Advisory Forum on Air Mobility and Drone Integration. The Aviation Advisory Forum will bring together local government leaders to provide timely and strategic advice to the federal government and aviation industry on efforts to integrate advanced air mobility (AAM) like air taxis and drones into U.S. airspace and communities across the country. Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando, FL, and Mayor Lilly Wu of Wichita, KS, will serve as co-chairs.
Airbus Helicopters and its partners conduct a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed as part of a project funded by the European Union and code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from Sept. 30 to Oct. 9 and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network.
Two Airbus H175 helicopters officially enter service with PHI Aviation in Australia, a global leader in providing safe and reliable helicopter transportation, with a strong focus on supporting energy providers, hospitals and air-medical organizations, and governments worldwide.
Registration is open for Concorde’s January 2025 Virtual IA Renewal Series. Now in its fifth year, the Virtual IA Renewal Series features maintenance training seminars focused on three disciplines: Piston Engine Starting, Turbine Engine Starting, and Rotorcraft. These courses are geared to engage and educate attendees worldwide.