Helicopter maintenance safety

Safety discussions in AirMed&Rescue usually centre on pilot training and technological advancements, but keeping the aircraft maintenance staff safe is a vital part of the safety system. Stuart McOnie, Managing Director of Semmco, reflects on the risks to maintenance personnel

The 2019 Night Vision Awards extends its nomination deadline

The Night Vision Awards selection committee have announced that they are extending the call for nominations for the 2019 Night Vision Awards Show to Thursday 18 July.

Artistic rendering of the Guardian 400 Technical Demonstrator aircraft. Picture courtesy of Viking Air.

Viking announces world demonstration tour

Viking Air Limited (Viking) of Victoria, British Columbia, has announced its plans to hold a world demonstration tour for its Guardian 400 aircraft.

The fast-paced world of aviation communications and technology

A round-up of the latest avionics and comms news

Redstar Aviation

Starting operations in 1989, Redstar Aviation (RSA) was one of the pioneers of air ambulance services in Turkey, being the first local company to be granted an AOC licence for…

Safran and AECC receive certification for the WZ10 turboshaft

Safran Helicopter Engines and Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) have, this week, proudly unveiled their WZ16 turboshaft, complete with Type Certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)

Travel Canada certifies the Boost HEC Dual Hook System for use in the Bell 206L series

Boost Systems’ Boost Human External Cargo (HEC) Dual Hook System has received certification from Transport Canada to be installed on the Bell 206L series

Leonardo and Olmedo collaborate to develop improved rescue mission technologies

Leonardo and Olmedo have signed a collaboration agreement, which will allow the two companies to develop rotary-wing and motor vehicle technologies for jointly conducted rescue missions

DART Aerospace acquires Simplex Aerospace

As of October 2019, DART Aerospace, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to the helicopter and aerospace industry, has acquired aerial firefighting mission equipment supplier Simplex Aerospace

WinAir releases its range of maintenance schedule templates

Aviation management software provider WinAir has launched its range of maintenance schedule templates, which allow the user to monitor fleet maintenance and upgrades while adhering to industry standards and regulations…

New wearable head-up display deal for StandardAero and Thales

StandardAero and Thales have signed a long-term partnership agreement for the certification and distribution of the Thales TopMax wearable Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in business aviation aircraft.

Sikorsky HH-60W CRH gets approval to enter production

After many hours of rigorous flight testing, the US Air Force (USAF) has given the Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) a Milestone C decision; the helicopter has been approved…

RFDS appoints new Federation Executive Director

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia has appointed Frank Quinlan as the new Federation Executive Director, effective mid-November