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The companies have agreed to work together to resume supplies of components and parts made by Aerometals for MD's rotorcraft.
Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.
Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.
Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.
In an interview ahead of this year's HeliExpo, new MD Helicopters chief Brad Pedersen described plans to mend bridges with the industry.
Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.
GAMA has partnered with Daher on an internship program that provides two students an opportunity to spend eight weeks in Tarbes, France.
An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.
HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.