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All News

January 29, 2020

Leonardo Announces Acquisition Of Kopter

Buys 100% Of The Swiss Helicopter Company From Lynwood

Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG (Kopter). This move allows Leonardo to further strengthen its worldwide leadership and position in the rotorcraft sector; leveraging innovation, new capabilities and engineering skills which have been developed by the young, agile Swiss Company.

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MD Helicopters Capitalizes On Joint Operational Capability

Will Work To Improve Production Processes For Single And Twin Engine Aircraft

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has expanded and enhanced helicopter production capabilities at its Mesa, AZ world headquarters. Certified as a joint military and commercial manufacturing and completion center, with both Government (“GFRC”) and FAA oversight, MDHI has improved the production processes for its full range of single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft.

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AUSVI Announces Keynote Speakers For XPONENTIAL 2020

Iconic Leaders Will Share Insights On Trends And Policy Shaping The Future Of Unmanned Systems

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers who will present on the technology, policies and trends shaping the future of unmanned and autonomous systems at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2020 on May 4 to 7, 2020 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston.

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NUAIR Partners With DroneResponders

Advances Services To New York State Public Safety Organizations And Compliments 'NYFLY' Initiative

Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) has partnered with DroneResponders, a nonprofit program supporting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – commonly referred to as “drones” – by public safety and emergency services professionals. NUAIR has helped over 25 state, county and local municipality emergency responders implement UAS programs, enhancing their operations and helping save lives. This new partnership will enhance UAS educational services and training programs for public safety organizations.

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Autonomous Cargo Delivery Drone To Be Unveiled At Farnborough

Silent Arrow GD-2000 WB (Wide-Body) Launched In Yates Electrospace Corporation's Heavy Payload UAS Line

Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC) has announced the design completion and specifications of a wide-body version of its successful GD-2000 cargo delivery drone, with unveiling set for July 20-24, 2020 at the Farnborough International Airshow.

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Astronautics Nears FAA Approval On STC For RoadRunner EFI On Bell 212 & 412

Provides An Easy And Cost-Effective Upgrade For The Aircraft

Astronautics Corporation of America, in partnership with Rotorcraft Services Group (RSG), has completed submission for an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its AFI4700 RoadRunner Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) on Bell 212 and 412 aircraft with certification expected near term.

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StandardAero Delivers First AS350/EC130 Crash-Resistant Fuel Tanks In Canada

Ontario-Based Zimmer Air Services Is The Canadian Launch Customer

StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems have announced the delivery of two crash-resistant fuel tanks (CRFTs) to the first operator in Canada to adopt this potentially lifesaving equipment. The CRFTs will be installed on one AS350 BA helicopter and one AS350 B2 helicopter owned and operated by Ontario-based Zimmer Air Services Inc., both of which have incorporated HeliLynx FX2 or Soloy SD2 modifications utilizing LTS101 engines.

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Bell Announces Technological Enhancements For Full Commercial Aircraft Portfolio

Latest Offerings Include Newly Certified IFR Solution, Modern Avionics Suites Among Other New Standard Equipment

Bell Textron has announced new equipment enhancements across its current in-production commercial aircraft during Helicopter Association International’s annual Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California.

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Astronics' EVS Receives Canadian Approval For Bell 407 Helicopters

FAA Validation Expected To Follow Within Six Months

An amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for Astronics' Max-Viz 1400 and 1200 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Bell 407 helicopters.

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Three Firefighting Agencies Select Collins Aerospace Goodrich Hoists

Will Be Installed On S-70i Firehawk Helicopters

Collins Aerospace Systems has announced that three of the world's top aerial firefighting agencies are equipping their helicopters with the company's newest rescue hoist, the Goodrich 44318. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) selected the hoist for their S-70i Firehawk helicopters, while the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) selected the hoist for an HH-60L Black Hawk helicopter it is converting to aerial firefighting configuration.

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Kaman K-MAX Advances Civil And Military Autonomous Flight Programs

New Unmanned Kit Will Be Installed On Existing Aircraft As Well As On New Production K-MAX Helicopters

Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation, has announced the advancement of its military and commercial K-MAX Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) programs. Kaman continues the development of the next generation of K-MAX UAS to support US Marine Corps future operating concepts. These logistics systems add flexibility and speed of distribution to all sizes of ground formations, while reducing the risk to our service men and women.

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FlightSafety Expands Its Helicopter Training Programs And Services

Adds New Level D Qualified Simulators For The Airbus Helicopters EC145 And Leonardo AW139  

FlightSafety International announces the expansion of its helicopter training programs and services with new Level D qualified simulators for the Airbus Helicopters EC145 and Leonardo AW139.

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Botswana Police Air Support Orders 3 Enstrom 480B Helicopters

Announced On Opening Day Of Heli-Expo In California

Enstrom kicked off opening day of Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim with the announcement of a multi aircraft agreement with the Botswana Police-Air Support Branch.

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