Established 2001 and based in Tempe Arizona, Van Horn Aviation (VHA) specializes in the design, certification and manufacturing of aftermarket dynamic components for various helicopters particularly rotor blades for the Bell 206/OH-58 and UH-1 Huey series
Founder James Van Horn is a mechanical engineer and former US Army helicopter pilot . He was the chief engineer for McDonnell Douglas on its MD500 line and the revolutionary NOTAR system, and a founding partner in MD blade supplier Helicopter Technology Company (HTC).
Founder James Van Horn is a mechanical engineer and former US Army helicopter pilot . He was the chief engineer for McDonnell Douglas on its MD500 line and the revolutionary NOTAR system, and a founding partner in MD blade supplier Helicopter Technology Company (HTC).
News about Van Horn Aviation |
H125 / AS350 Tail Rotor System
07-Jul-21 - Van Horn Aviation (VHA) announces development of new tail rotor assembly for the Airbus H125 / AS350 helicopter with no aircraft modifications required. FAA certification estimated in 2022 #TailRotor
Leading Edge Aviation South Africa
29-Apr-21 - Almost all UH-1H Huey helicopters in South Africa are now fitted with the Arizona based Van Horn Aviation (VHA) tail rotor blades supplied by Leading Edge Aviation #SouthAfrica
VHA Bell 206L Blades in Canada and Brazil
07-Dec-18 - Van Horn Aviation receives Canadian and Brazilian certifications for its composite Bell 206L LongRanger main rotor blades #Blades
VHA to Offer Bell 206L Blades Direct to Customers
15-May-18 - Van Horn Aviation (VHA) to offer direct sale on its 206L LongRanger composite main rotor blades following expected FAA certification in July 2018
Van Horn Bell 206B Composite Blades in Australia
17-Mar-17 - Australia-based Heliwest Services and U.S-based Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently assisted with the first flight of the Van Horn 206B composite main rotor blades in Australian skies over Melbourne
First Flight of VHA 206L Composite Rotor Blades
08-Feb-17 - Van Horn Aviation (VHA) achieved first flight of composite 206L main rotor blades during the test session at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. FAA certification expected by the end of 2017| 11-Nov-16 | Canada Approved Bell 206 Polycarbonate Windshield #HAC2016 |
| 02-Mar-16 | Bell Helicopter Repairing Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades |
| 22-Feb-16 | Van Horn Aviation Bell 206B Composite Main Rotor Blades |
| 26-Feb-14 | Bell furthers collaboration with Van Horn Aviation |
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Models Van Horn Aviation List of helicopters |
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