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Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) signs a letter of intent with AirX Inc., Japan’s largest public helicopter air-charter service, for up to 10 firm and up to 40 optional electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The order will support the continued development and scaling of innovative transportation operations in Japan.

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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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Cadorath Expands Its Engine Services Center with Rolls-Royce Approval for Winnipeg Location
Cadorath Expands Its Engine Services Center with Rolls-Royce Approval for Winnipeg Location

Cadorath, a provider in aerospace and aviation solutions, announces a significant expansion to its Engine Services Center. Following the approval from Rolls-Royce, Cadorath's facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has been designated as a branch to its Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) in Lafayette. This development is poised to significantly enhance Cadorath's commitment to providing unparalleled M250 and RR300 turbine engine support to helicopter operators worldwide.

StartStick GPU Serves Growing Range of Aircraft with over 2500 Units Delivered
StartStick GPU Serves Growing Range of Aircraft with over 2500 Units Delivered

The popular StartStick line of portable ground power units (GPU) has found utilization with a growing range of leading global aircraft models. Aviation Battery Systems (ABS), manufacturer of the StartStick, reports that over the past year, operators of Airbus H145 and H135; Leonardo Helicopters AW139, NH-90, and AW169; Bell 412EPX and 429; as well as some of the most popular business and charter fixed-wing models have all chosen StartStick.

Meridian Helicopters LLC Delivers Completely Refurbished Bell 206L3 to Lasen Inc.
Meridian Helicopters LLC Delivers Completely Refurbished Bell 206L3 to Lasen Inc.

Meridian Helicopters LLC announces the successful delivery of a fully refurbished Bell 206L3 helicopter to Lasen Inc., marking the company's 27th comprehensive tip-to-tail refurbishment project. The helicopter has been specifically tailored to meet the unique operational needs of Lasen Inc., a specialist in helicopter LiDAR leak detection for pipelines based in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

StandardAero’s Airbus helicopter dynamic components MRO facility, located in Richmond, BC, Canada, celebrates the company’s 40th year of supporting Airbus Helicopter dynamic components services. The facility is a full-fledged, D Level-rated MRO shop, supported by Airbus factory-trained technicians covering all MRO, VDI and BBOV disciplines for servicing Airbus helicopters.

Videosoft and SKYTRAC Announce Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming on All Iridium Certus® SKYTRAC Systems
Videosoft and SKYTRAC Announce Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming on All Iridium Certus® SKYTRAC Systems

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a provider in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announces that it has partnered with Videosoft Global Ltd. (Videosoft), an ultra-low bandwidth video streaming provider, to provide ultra-low bandwidth streaming services over SKYTRAC’s family of Iridium Certus® connected systems.

SKYTRAC Partners with Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to Secure Airbus H135 STC for SDL-350
SKYTRAC Partners with Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to Secure Airbus H135 STC for SDL-350

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a provider in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), announces that it has partnered with a Canadian law enforcement agency to complete an Airbus H135 standard type certification (STC) for its SDL-350 broadband aircraft satcom and onboard server. Being one of the first integrations of the SDL-350 on the H135 platform, SKYTRAC has installed, certified and flight-tested the SDL-350 on the H135 aircraft.

Guardian Mobility Displaying G6 Terminal at Heli-Expo
Guardian Mobility Displaying G6 Terminal at Heli-Expo

Guardian Mobility expands its product line and receives Iridium certification for both its G6 and G6-S terminals. Ensuring maximum user experience in end-to-end connectivity, the G6 is the world’s first and only truly mid-band bi-directional 88/88 Kbps terminal in an all-in-one design. The G6-S terminal features the same capabilities and features but allows for an external antenna configuration and is specifically aimed at the UAV/drone and fixed-wing high-altitude market.

Leonardo Highlights Unique AW09 Connectivity Capabilities at Heli-Expo 2024
Leonardo Highlights Unique AW09 Connectivity Capabilities at Heli-Expo 2024

Leonardo brings a connectivity solution that simplifies customers’ operations and maintenance and offers enhanced support. A joint Leonardo Services and Kopter Engineering team has designed and developed the solution, focusing on customers’ needs and addressing challenges regarding weight, form factor, and performance requirements. In collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE), the connectivity solution will allow customers to access aircraft and engine data seamlessly, in alignment with the digital native DNA of the AW09.

Leonardo Virtual and Extended Reality (VxR) Simulator's Public Premiere at Heli-Expo 2024 to Show Unique Combination of High Fidelity, Compact Footprint and Cost-Effectiveness
Leonardo Virtual and Extended Reality (VxR) Simulator's Public Premiere at Heli-Expo 2024 to Show Unique Combination of High Fidelity, Compact Footprint and Cost-Effectiveness

Leonardo exhibits its new Virtual and Extended Reality Simulator (VxR) for the first time with its motion system. The full-scale system features a cockpit, motion, and instructor console. It is now on display at Booth #6031 and is available for demos.

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