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Helihacking: A New Approach to Ecosystem Restoration

Helihacking combines helicopter aviation and mountaineering to combat invasive species in South Africa's Western Cape. Using HEC Bell 407 helicopters, MCC Aviation supports high-risk operations to remove alien vegetation and restore biodiversity in hard-to-reach mountain areas.
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  • Air Methods Expands Its Fleet with Airbus, Including H140 Helicopters

    Air Methods expands its fleet with new Airbus helicopters, including the H140, H125, and H135, enhancing air medical transport capabilities. Learn more about the latest innovations in emergency medical aviation.

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  • Henley Group Holdings Announces Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul

    Henley Group Holdings appoints Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul, enhancing its Approved Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) with specialised helicopter component repair and overhaul services.

  • Safran Arriel Engine Selected to Power New Robinson R88 Helicopter

    Safran Helicopter Engines partners with Robinson Helicopter Company to power the new R88 with the Arriel 2W engine. This collaboration enhances performance, reliability, and maintenance support for light helicopters worldwide.

    Safran Arriel Engine Selected to Power New Robinson R88 Helicopter
  • Robinson Helicopters has Launched its First Design in 15 Years and It’s the Biggest Ever

    Robinson Helicopters unveils the R88, its first new design in 15 years and its largest helicopter ever. Designed for executive transport, firefighting, and utility operations, the R88 challenges industry norms with a powerful Safran Arriel 2W engine, advanced avionics, and an adaptable 10-seat configuration.

    The highly configurable Robinson Helicopter R88 is designed for a variety of missions, including aerial firefighting, air medical transport, utility work, passenger transport and more. Its adaptable interior design allows for quick reconfiguration, supporting various mission needs.
  • Rotortrade Achieves Record Growth in 2024 with Surge in Offshore and APAC Markets

    Rotortrade achieved record growth in 2024, with a 20% increase in transactions and a surge in offshore helicopter sales. Discover how demand for medium and light twin-engine helicopters, including the AW139, AW109, H145, and Bell 429, drove market expansion, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

  • GE Aerospace T901 Engine Powers Black Hawk for First Time in Successful Ground Runs

    GE Aerospace successfully completed initial ground runs of the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, marking a major milestone in the Improved Turbine Engine Programme. This achievement validates the engine’s performance and reinforces its role in modernising the Army’s helicopter fleet.

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    21 February 2025

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  • The New Global Pilot Survey Hopes to Understand the State of Pilots

    Western University and IFALPA have launched the View from the Flight Deck 2024 survey to explore the evolving role of pilots, focusing on fatigue, mental health, and the impact of automation. This research aims to advocate for better working conditions, improved safety measures, and stronger mental health support in the aviation industry.

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    13 February 2025

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  • Zambia Flying Doctor Service Expands Reach with First-Ever Medical Helicopter

    The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has unveiled its first-ever helicopter, 9J-KDK, named after the late President Dr Kenneth Kaunda. This milestone enhances medical emergency response, particularly in remote areas. Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon Frank Museba Tayali MP, highlights the transformative impact on healthcare accessibility.

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