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HELI MRO directory

HAI restructures operations department, names Hertzendorf as VP

Michael Hertzendorf becomes VP of operations for Helicopter Association International, providing an emphasis on VTOL progress.


Airbus prepares to add newest Lakota to Army fleet

Airbus Helicopters plans to introduce the newest series of its Lakota helicopter, known as the UH-72B, to the U.S. Army’s fleet in 2021.


FAA certifies Onboard’s Black Hawk Replacement Cargo Hook Kit

New kits feature a dual solenoid design to eliminate the need for high-cost Cartridge Activated Devices for back-up release functionality.
 
 
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Extensively revised to cover the latest industry advances, Learning to Fly Helicopters, Second Edition, provides details on the technical and practical aspects of rotary wing flight, guiding you from preflight preparation through post flight procedures and everything in between. Written in a conversational style, the book demystifies the art and science of helicopter flying. Real-world advice from the author and other pilots is included throughout. >> Order now
 
Featured News 
 
Transwest

Transwest returns to operations with Bell 412EP

Transwest Helicopters re-enters operations with a newly equipped Bell 412EP featuring a range of technologies for utility and firefighting, as well as a nose decal in honour of its former Chief Pilot. » Read more...
 
AW609

Tokyo to evaluate AW609 for Ogasawara Islands transport

Tokyo Metropolitan Government is set to evaluate the Leonardo AW609 for transport to UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Pacific approximately 1,000 kilometres from the mainland. » Read more...
 
NEWS 
 

Airbus Canada transfers A220 parts support to Satair

Airbus A220 parts management is transferred to Denmark’s Satair, which holds 10 global locations to support the aircraft, with 118 deliveries as of July. » Read more...

Pipistrel unveils Nuuva V300 eVTOL plans

The Nuuva V300 design concept focuses on a long-range, large-capacity, heavy-weight autonomous eVTOL UAV for cargo delivery. » Read more...

DDC updates Condor testing progress

Drone Delivery Canada has now built three Condors as testing for the 180-kilogram-payload drone continues in Foremost, Alberta. » Read more...
 
AVIATION THIS WEEK 
 
Aviation This Week

Otto Aviation introduces its bullet-shaped Celera 500L

In this episode of Aviation This Week: Otto Aviation takes the wraps off its Celera 500L aircraft prototype after 31 test flights. Textron Aviation celebrates five years of Cessna Citation Latitude deliveries; and Schiebel Camcopter delivers 3D-printed parts to an offshore-oil platform in the North Sea. » See More
 
Events 
 
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Aerial Firefighting Virtual Symposium

October 22, 2020
Location: Online
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Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, Girls Can Fly

May 8, 2021
Location: Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, Breslau, ON
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Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Dinner

June 21, 2021
Location: Sunwest Aviation, Calgary, AB
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