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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Airbus secures the first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, with Australia’s privately owned logistics and supply-chain enterprise, Linfox, placing the purchase. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus.
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) selects BETA Technologies ("BETA") (NYSE: BETA) to supply electric pusher motors for its conforming prototypes and production aircraft. The agreement represents a potential 10-year opportunity for BETA of up to $1 billion and reinforces Eve’s commitment to proven technologies and dedication to exceeding mission requirements.
Concorde Battery Corporation announces that registration is now open for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series, airing online in January 2026. This free training event is open to all and will be broadcast twice daily — at 8:00 AM EST (USA) and 5:00 PM EST (USA) — to accommodate a global audience.
Two of the most trusted names in aviation compliance — Tdata and The AD Toolbox — officially merge to form TBX (Airworthy.com), a next-generation platform designed to simplify and streamline regulatory compliance and maintenance activities for general aviation.
GPMS International, a provider in helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announces that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has validated several of its existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificates (STCs) for its Foresight MX HUMS. The new validations include the Airbus AS350/H125 (STC 10086957), Bell 407 (STC 10069291), Bell 429 (STC 10087254), and Bell 212 and 412 models (STC 10087806).
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), announces the executive appointment of Molly Hennessy as chief product and technology officer, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in technology, AI and data-driven solutions for the business-aviation industry.
BriskHeat, a global provider in industrial heating and temperature control solutions, announces the launch of its most advanced hot bonder to date, the ACR® 4 Hot Bonder. Engineered for precision, durability, and ease of use, the ACR 4 sets a new standard in out-of-autoclave composite curing and debulking, as well as adhesive bonding.
Global air-charter specialist Chapman Freeborn's Aviation Emergency Services team confirms its readiness to support emergency evacuations, first-responder transport, and humanitarian-aid deliveries to regions affected by Hurricane Melissa.
With the government shutdown continuing, Kilroy Aviation, LLC, an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) company with Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), announces that it is assisting clients in obtaining STC certifications during the shutdown.
Metro Aviation, a provider in air-medical transport operations and aircraft completions, welcomes three new partners to its operations family: Children’s Nebraska, LifeFlight Eagle and Vanderbilt LifeFlight. These healthcare organizations join Metro’s growing network of air-medical programs committed to patient-centered, safety-focused transport solutions.