Connectivity

Sikorsky, PHI, Metro Demo Real-Time HUMS on S-92

Sikorsky’s S-92 helicopter now has the ability to transmit in-flight health usage and monitoring systems (HUMS) data in real time to Louisiana-based helicopter operator PHI’s operations center. Sikorsky, PHI, Metro Aviation and…

ATM Modernization

Myanmar Enters Next Phase of AIM Roadmap

The Department of Civil Aviation of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (DCA Myanmar) completed site acceptance of Comsoft Solutions’ AIM system, transforming their aeronautical information management and thus supporting their…

Connectivity

Lower Helicopter Outlook Sets Up Tech-Heavy Aftermarket

  The annual Heli-Expo helicopter outlook released by Honeywell Aerospace estimates a global demand for 3,900 to 4,400 helicopters between 2017 and 2021. With a global estimated helicopter fleet of 25,000 rotorcraft…

Connectivity

New Big Data Platform Targets Offshore Helicopter Ops

Development for a new global safety data management system targeting the offshore helicopter community has been unveiled at Heli Expo 2017. The result of a partnership between HeliOffshore and GE Aviation, the…

Regulation

ICAO Adopts New Carbon Emissions Standard

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council has adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate. According to a…

Connectivity

P&WC Has a New ‘Virtual’ Engine Maintenance Technology

  Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) unveiled its new virtual engine maintenance technology on Monday at Heli Expo 2017. The new solution uses Librestream’s Insight field collaboration technology capable of connecting aircraft…

Commercial

A321neo Receives Joint EASA FAA Type Certification

The Airbus A321neo, powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines, has been granted joint type certification from EASA and the FAA, Airbus says. “The A321neo offers operators the perfect balance between fuel efficiency,…