StandardAero announces agreement with Reignwood Star Aviation to provide Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engine supportnews Terry Spruce 17 May 18 0Scottsdale, Ariz.– May 16, 2018 – StandardAero recently signed an agreement with Beijing Reignwood Star General Aviation Company Limited to provide support to its fleet… Read more
First Bell 505 delivered to Mexiconews Alasdair Whyte 24 Apr 18 0Bell has delivered its first 505 Jet Ranger to Mexico. The new helicopter will be operated by tour agency Redwings (Helitour) to support tourism and… Read more
EASA re-elects Patrick Ky as its executive directornews Alasdair Whyte 23 Apr 18 0The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election by a unanimous vote of Patrick Ky (50) as the Agency’s Executive Director… Read more
50th anniversary of the trademark Fenestronnews Alasdair Whyte 16 Apr 18 0On the 12th of April 1968, the first Fenestron, invented by Paul Fabre and René Mouille, took to the skies on the second prototype of the… Read more
Second Bell 505 Jet Ranger X In New Zealandnews Terry Spruce 9 Apr 18 0Last month one of Oceania Aviation’s long-time clients flew away in their brand new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and the second to enter the New… Read more
Russian Helicopters delivered the first Ansat helicopter in medical configurationnews Terry Spruce 9 Apr 18 0Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) delivered the first Ansat helicopter in medical configuration in 2018 under the contract with State Transport… Read more
First show of the new Russian light helicopter to take place at HeliRussia 2018news Alasdair Whyte 20 Mar 18 0HeliRussia expo is an annual place for new helicopter industry developments’ demonstration. The event of this year will not be an exception: one of the… Read more
Dart certifies Bell 505 Bearpawsnews Alasdair Whyte 16 Mar 18 0DART Aerospace has recently announced Transport Canada certification of its Bell 505 Bearpaws. By far the lightest option available on the market for the 505… Read more
FAA to automatise drone registrationnews Alasdair Whyte 13 Mar 18 0The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is testing a new drone authorisation programme to automatise US Drone registration. Announced at the FAA’s UAS symposium in Baltimore,… Read more
Erickson completes its first transmission line project in UKnews Alasdair Whyte 12 Mar 18 0Erickson Incorporated, a leading aerospace manufacturer and aerial services company, contracted with Balfour Beatty to build a transmission line for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks… Read more
Beijing Capital Helicopter becomes China’s First HAI Accredited Helicopter Operationnews Terry Spruce 9 Mar 18 0Beijing Capital Helicopters, a subsidiary of HNA General Aviation Group, has become the first helicopter operation in China to be accredited by the Helicopter Association… Read more
SBAIR appointed official distributor and service centre of Airbus Helicopters in Turkeynews Alasdair Whyte 8 Mar 18 0Airbus Helicopters has appointed SB Havacılık A.Ş. (SBAIR) as its new distributor and service center in Turkey. The Istanbul based company will represent the European… Read more
Erickson completes its first transmission line project in UKnews Terry Spruce 6 Mar 18 0PORTLAND, Ore. — Erickson Incorporated, a leading aerospace manufacturer and aerial services company, contracted with Balfour Beatty to build a transmission line for Scottish and… Read more
Able Aerospace Services rolls out Bell 505 capabilitiesnews Terry Spruce 6 Mar 18 0MESA, Arizona – Preparing for the next generation of modern rotor-wing maintenance requirements, Able Aerospace Services has rolled out comprehensive component assembly-level support for the Bell 505… Read more
Robinson Helicopter Production Picked up Steam in 2017news Terry Spruce 6 Mar 18 0Torrance, CA — Robinson Helicopter Company produced 305 helicopters in 2017. The R44 led the way with 174, ranking as the world’s best-selling helicopter according… Read more
Kopter announces order of two Units from Safomar Aviation of South Africanews Terry Spruce 6 Mar 18 0February 28, 2018 – On Day 2 of HeliExpo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kopter Group AG announced that Safomar Aviation (PTY) LTD of South… Read more
Leonardo introduces new training and flight operations servicesnews Alasdair Whyte 5 Mar 18 0At Heli-Expo Leonardo is announcing a range of both new and further enhanced training and flight operation services aimed at a continued increase of safety,… Read more
Kopter signed with Rainier International Inc. for 10 SH09news Terry Spruce 2 Mar 18 0February 27 2018 – Kopter Group signed a memorandum of Agreement with Rainier International Inc, a subsidiary of Elling Halverson Inc, for the purchase of… Read more
Enstrom 280FXs accepted by the Global Services and Solutions of Pakistannews Terry Spruce 2 Mar 18 0Menominee, MI, February, 2018 – During the week of February 5th, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation completed a successful acceptance of 4 piston 280FX helicopters to Global… Read more
Eastern Atlantic of England awarded Enstrom Dealer of the Year 2018news Terry Spruce 2 Mar 18 0The Enstrom Dealer of the Year award was given out at the Enstrom Sales meeting at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas this week. The award was… Read more
