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Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:34
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces the FAA certification for its Basix-Pro Glass Retrofit Kit for Bell 412EP models. The new glass cockpit retrofit kit benefits include reduced pilot workload, increased precision and improved situational awareness.

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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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NBAA Weighs in on Milestone Efforts for Advanced Air Mobility Integration
NBAA Weighs in on Milestone Efforts for Advanced Air Mobility Integration

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) weighs in on two initiatives critical to the safe, timely and successful integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) into the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). The association’s comments — informed by NBAA’s AAM Roundtable and Emerging Technology Committee — provide direction to government agencies on proposals with potential impact for pilots, manufacturers, infrastructure developers and other stakeholders.

MD Helicopters Signs Contrace with Middle East Customer for Six Cayuse Warrior Plus Helicopters and Six Armed MD 530F Upgrades
MD Helicopters Signs Contrace with Middle East Customer for Six Cayuse Warrior Plus Helicopters and Six Armed MD 530F Upgrades

MD Helicopters (MDH) announces a contract signing with a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug interdiction throughout the country. The armed MD 530F aircraft will receive glass cockpit upgrades at MD Helicopters in Mesa, AZ. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2024 for all twelve aircraft.

Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom System Plays Vital Role in Rescue Operations During Recent Floodings in Northeast Italy
Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom System Plays Vital Role in Rescue Operations During Recent Floodings in Northeast Italy

Axnes AS, a global provider of wireless communication solutions, receives direct feedback from the Italian Air Force about the vital role the PNG Wireless Intercom System played in its helicopter search-and-rescue operations during the recent flooding of northeast Italy. After rescue operations ended, the Italian Air Force contacted Axnes to praise the effectiveness and emphasize the necessity of wireless communications during hoisting operations on their AW139 helicopters.

HAI Salutes US House for Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill, Many HAI Priorities Included
HAI Salutes US House for Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill, Many HAI Priorities Included

Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the bipartisan passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act by the House of Representatives. The bill, which will reauthorize the FAA for five years, is a broad package that impacts all aspects of aviation, not just the agency’s function and policies.

Preparations Continue for Multi-Faceted European Rotors 2023
Preparations Continue for Multi-Faceted European Rotors 2023

The organizers of European Rotors are preparing for their biggest show yet, held in Madrid, Spain, Nov. 27–30, 2023, in Hall 9 of the IFEMA MADRID Convention Centre, approximately 10 minutes from the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD). In addition to the European Helicopter Association EHA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Spanish Helicopter Association ATAIRE is co-hosting the event this year.

Coulson Aviation Continues to Support Aerial Firefighting Efforts Day and Night via Los Angeles County, Orange County and Ventura County Year-Round Contract Awards
Coulson Aviation Continues to Support Aerial Firefighting Efforts Day and Night via Los Angeles County, Orange County and Ventura County Year-Round Contract Awards

Coulson Aviation announces its selection as the only private helicopter operator for the fifth consecutive year to support Southern California’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to fight wildfires. Contracting with Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura County fire departments with its fleet of Very Large Helitankers, pilots, and support crews, this new contract extends Coulson’s support of the QRF to 24/7/365, a first-ever opportunity for the company and the counties and the only contract of its kind worldwide.

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