Helicopter crew hoists injured hiker in Arizona (KPNX) – The crew assisted the Phoenix Fire Department with airlifting the hiker Mar. 10 from South Mountain. Continue reading →
Helicopter pros share lessons at hoist conference (Vertical magazine) – Held each year on the weekend preceding VERTICON, the Onboard Systems Hoist Operators Conference brings together hoist… Continue reading →
Are helicopter ADS-B requirements coming under ATC modernization? (AIN) – Operators of general aviation aircraft, which includes all civil helicopters, must get on board with ADS-B equipage to… Continue reading →
Bell has ‘never been closer’ to FAA approval of Bell 525 (Vertical magazine) – The OEM is in the final stages of its long effort to gain certification of its Bell… Continue reading →
P&WC: PioneerLab hybrid helicopter on track, demand steady (AIN) – The Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) hybrid-electric PioneerLab helicopter demonstrator remains on track as the RTX business advances… Continue reading →
VAI rep to participate in AUVSI summit panel on New England drone ops VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau will participate in a panel featuring area leaders who will discuss beyond visual… Continue reading →
After long pause, Enstrom eyes new deliveries (AIN) – Following the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification of a crash-resistant fuel system on its 480B… Continue reading →
Sikorsky, Robinson to integrate MATRIX autonomy into R66 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Robinson are developing the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter that combines Sikorsky’s MATRIX… Continue reading →
Robinson unveils R44 Utility interior at VERTICON 2026 The new interior includes an updated headliner, backwall, seating, floor mats, and new accents. The upgraded version of the R44… Continue reading →
Safran engine to power new Grand Cabri G5 Safran Helicopter Engines and Hélicoptères Guimbal have reached a partnership to power the Grand Cabri G5 with the 450 shp… Continue reading →
