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- Mar 11, 2026 · Chinook Swashplate Overhaul Services Approved for TIGHITCO
- Mar 10, 2026 · StandardAero Launches Tailboom Modification for Bell 212 and 412
- Mar 4, 2026 · FAA Certifies Foresight MX HUMS for CH-47D Chinook
- Feb 20, 2026 · FAA Qualification for Coptersafety’s AW169 Level D Simulator
- Jan 27, 2026 · FAA Approves QAI SPIFR Cockpit Upgrade for Airbus H135
- Nov 18, 2025 · FAA Certifies CRFS for Enstrom 480B Helicopter
- Nov 17, 2025 · FAA Certification for Bell 525 Simulator
- Nov 3, 2025 · Rotortrade Opens FAA-Certified MRO Facility in Pennsylvania
- Oct 28, 2025 · Broadband Connectivity for Bell 407 with Outerlink Air-IP
- Jun 4, 2025 · Garmin GFC 600H Autopilot for R66 Helicopter
- Mar 19, 2025 · FAA Approval for Billings Flying Service ex Dutch Chinooks
- Mar 12, 2025 · Recoil Aerial Fire Suppression System Tank Approved for Black Hawk
- Mar 3, 2025 · FAA Certifies Airbus H125 Single Pilot IFR Capability
- Mar 3, 2025 · Tanis Helicopter Preheat Systems for H135 T1/T2/T3
- Feb 18, 2025 · Foresight MX HUMS Approved for Airbus H145 D2/D3
- Feb 18, 2025 · Archer to Launch its Pilot Training Academy
- Jan 21, 2025 · BFS Urges Certification of Ex-Dutch Chinooks for Firefighting
- Nov 1, 2024 · FAA Approval for Aerolite Medical Interior on H135 T3H/P3H
- Oct 22, 2024 · Outerlink Air IP Onboard Wi-Fi System for Sikorsky S-76
- Oct 8, 2024 · Meridian Helicopters Earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate
- Sep 23, 2024 · HEC Dual Cargo Hook for Bell 429 Certified by FAA
- Sep 17, 2024 · FAA Certification for Life Extension of S-92A Main Gear Box Housing
- Sep 8, 2024 · FAA Double Service Life of R66 Selected Parts
- Aug 1, 2024 · FAA-Certified Human External Cargo System for Bell Huey
- Aug 1, 2024 · World’s First VR Flight Simulator to Receive FAA Qualification
- Jun 5, 2024 · Archer Receives FAA Part 135 Certification
- May 28, 2024 · Entrol H1000 AATD Flight Simulator
- May 1, 2024 · New Empennage Design for Robinson R22 Helicopter
- Apr 15, 2024 · FAA STC for Recoil T-1000E on Super Puma Helicopter
- Mar 29, 2024 · Bubble Window for H145
- Mar 25, 2024 · Full Glass Cockpit Upgrade for Bell 412 Helicopter
- Mar 16, 2024 · Quick Release Cargo Basket for Airbus AS350/H125
- Feb 28, 2024 · SkyTrac SDL-350 Server for Leonardo AW139
- Feb 28, 2024 · BFS Secures CFR Exemption for ex-Dutch CH-47 Chinooks
- Feb 22, 2024 · Avidyne Navigators Upgrades Approved in USA and the U.K.
- Feb 17, 2024 · FAA Approval for Transwest Vertical Reference Equipment
- Feb 9, 2024 · FAA Part 145 Maintenance Certificate for Joby Aviation
- Feb 6, 2024 · New Empennage Design for Robinson R44 Helicopters
- Dec 17, 2023 · Coptersafety Offers FAA H145 Training
- Nov 30, 2023 · Schweizer Earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate
- Oct 25, 2023 · HeliFlite New Flight Routes in the Caribbean
- Sep 11, 2023 · Utility Step Mount for H145D3 Helicopter
- Sep 8, 2023 · FAA Certification for New Empennage for R66 Helicopters
- Sep 6, 2023 · FAA Using Swiss VR Flight Simulators for Research
- Aug 16, 2023 · FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate for Midnight eVTOL
- Jul 20, 2023 · Cicaré Ultralight Helicopter FAA Certification
- Jun 30, 2023 · FAA Certification for Airbus H160
- Jun 28, 2023 · FAA STC Amendment for H145D2/D3 Firefighter
- Jun 7, 2023 · Garmin GI 275 for Bell 407 and Robinson R66
- May 30, 2023 · Fire Attack Model 311 GII Approved for H145D2/D3
- Mar 5, 2023 · Path to FAA Certification
- Feb 13, 2023 · FAA Second Stage of Certification Process for Joby
- Feb 7, 2023 · Foresight MX HUMS for UH-60A Black Hawk
- Jan 6, 2023 · Garmin GI 275 for Airbus A350 Helicopters
- Dec 20, 2022 · Archer Midnight eVTOL Airworthiness Criteria
- Dec 16, 2022 · Joby Passed Second of Four FAA Reviews
- Dec 14, 2022 · FAA Production Certificate for Enstrom
- Dec 6, 2022 · “Safety Management System” for Metro Aviation
- Nov 10, 2022 · Coptersafety Level-D Full Flight Simulators Qualified by FAA
- Oct 20, 2022 · Helsinki EC145T2/H145D2 Simulator Qualified by FAA
- Oct 6, 2022 · NVG-Compatible Cockpit for R66 Police
- Sep 27, 2022 · Vertiport FAA Design Standards
- Sep 3, 2022 · Special Mission Station for Bell 407
- Jul 16, 2022 · MD500E Slimline Glass Cockpit
- Jul 10, 2022 · Garmin GI 275 for R22 and R44
- Jul 4, 2022 · Bell 407GXi for LifeNet of the Heartland
- Jun 28, 2022 · Dual Hook for Human Cargo Certified for EC135
- Jun 9, 2022 · FAA Certification for the AH-1 Cobra BLR FastFin+
- May 30, 2022 · FAA Part 135 Certificate For Joby Aviation
- May 16, 2022 · FAA Aprovals for Helitak Black Hawk Fire Tank
- May 13, 2022 · FAA Approves Airworthiness Criteria for Wingcopter
- Mar 3, 2022 · Night Vision Compatible Lighting System for S-92
- Feb 7, 2022 · DART Emergency Float System for H145D3
- Feb 1, 2022 · 4K Airborne Image Recording System AIRS-400
- Dec 8, 2021 · FAA Certificate for Civilian S-70M Black Hawk
- Oct 25, 2021 · H125 Engine Power Upgrade
- Jul 12, 2021 · Air Methods’ Safety Management Recognized by FAA
- Jul 12, 2021 · FAA Certification for Safran Arrano 1A Engine
- Jul 5, 2021 · More Sustainable Aviation System
- May 3, 2021 · Garmin Transponders for Bell Helicopters
- Apr 27, 2021 · GPMS Foresight HUMS for Bell 429
- Apr 14, 2021 · FAA Approval for Bell 212/412 Dual HEC
- Apr 10, 2021 · Glass Cockpit for Bell 212 by Alpine Aerotech
- Mar 26, 2021 · GPMS Foresight HUMS for Bell 212/412
- Mar 24, 2021 · LED Pos/Nav/Strobe Lights for AW139
- Mar 21, 2021 · Active Conformance Status for SevenBar
- Jan 25, 2021 · Enhanced Main Rotor Bearing for AS350 / H125
- Jan 17, 2021 · Public Comment on Aviation Noise
- Jan 14, 2021 · Truth Data QuantiFLY for Bell 407GXi and 429
- Jan 4, 2021 · Electro-Optical Sensor Mount for Black Hawk
- Dec 18, 2020 · Wireless Intercom System for AW139
- Dec 15, 2020 · Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Pilots
- Dec 7, 2020 · Composite Rotor Blades for S-64F
- Nov 30, 2020 · FAA Certification for 5-Bladed H145
- Oct 23, 2020 · Avionics Upgrade for UH-60A Black Hawk
- Oct 19, 2020 · Enhanced Vision System for AS350
- Sep 10, 2020 · GPMS Foresight HUMS for AS350B3
- Sep 3, 2020 · Cargo Hook for Commercial Black Hawk
- Sep 3, 2020 · Garmin Glass Cockpit for the MD520N
- Aug 31, 2020 · Extra 250 lbs for MD530F MGTOW
- Jul 23, 2020 · Electronic Ignition System for R22 and R44
- Jul 23, 2020 · RoadRunner EFI Upgrade for Bell 212 and 412
- Jul 6, 2020 · Garmin Multi-function Display for Helicopters
- Jun 18, 2020 · Data Recorder with Altimeter Interface for R44
- Jun 10, 2020 · Shadin Fuel Flow Meter for Robinson R66
- May 28, 2020 · Bird Strike Prevention System for Bell 429 and 505
- Mar 26, 2020 · FAA Part 27 Approval for Appareo transponders
- Mar 4, 2020 · Composite Main Rotor Blades for Erickson Air Crane
- Feb 20, 2020 · Garmin GTN 650Xi / 750Xi for Helicopters
- Feb 13, 2020 · Garmin GFC 600H for AS350
- Feb 11, 2020 · First Entrol Simulator in USA
- Jan 30, 2020 · Garmin GTN750H Navigator for AS365
- Jan 10, 2020 · FAA Approval for NVG Mount and Battery Pack
- Dec 20, 2019 · Bell 412 Digital Cockpit Upgrade with IDU-680
- Dec 18, 2019 · Bell Drones Testing at Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Nov 27, 2019 · FAA Approval for FDS ED-112A Flight Data Recorder
- Oct 30, 2019 · Internal Fire Attack System for Black Hawk
- Sep 19, 2019 · New Committee for Air Ambulance Charges and Fees
- Sep 7, 2019 · 900-Gallon Tank for Commercial Black Hawk Firefighter
- Sep 5, 2019 · Garmin G1000H NXi IFR Certification for Bell 407GXi
- Aug 8, 2019 · UH-60 Beam Modification Kit Certification
- Aug 7, 2019 · Surefire Cargo Hook Kits Certified for Bell Models
- Jul 18, 2019 · TH-119 Obtains FAA IFR Certification
- Jun 20, 2019 · First EC135T3H Medical Interior
- Jun 15, 2019 · FAA Certification for Roadrunner EFI in AW109/119
- May 4, 2019 · First Certified Drone Air Carrier in the US
- May 3, 2019 · Single Pole Mount for H130 / EC130
- Apr 15, 2019 · H130 Flotation System Approved by FAA and EASA
- Apr 11, 2019 · UA InSight Touchscreen Control with FAA STC
- Apr 9, 2019 · 2018 Diamond Award of Excellence to Maverick
- Mar 26, 2019 · Bell 525’ CT7-2F1 Engine Receives FAA Certification
- Mar 14, 2019 · AW109 Trekker Gets FAA Certification
- Mar 7, 2019 · S-70M Gets FAA Certification for Civilian Use
- Mar 5, 2019 · Lead Acid Battery Upgrade for S-92
- Mar 4, 2019 · Bell 212 Glass Cockpit Upgrade Certification
- Mar 3, 2019 · Dual Cargo Hook Kit for MD500 Get Certification
- Mar 1, 2019 · Night Vision Compatible Lighting System for Bell 505
- Feb 21, 2019 · Astronics Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System
- Feb 21, 2019 · IDU-450 Avionics Suite for EC145e
- Feb 13, 2019 · Certifications for EC135 / H135 Crosstubes
- Dec 12, 2018 · Certifications for AS350/AS355 Heli Utility Basket
- Nov 20, 2018 · Aerolite Receives FAA STC for AW169 Medical Interior
- Oct 30, 2018 · Bell 407GXi Certification by FAA
- Oct 23, 2018 · Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System for S-76D
- Sep 15, 2018 · Certification for Super Puma Weighing System
- Aug 21, 2018 · FAA Approves Robinson R66 Cargo Hook
- Aug 6, 2018 · Aerometals H130/EC130T2 IBF System
- Jul 26, 2018 · 100K Remote Pilot Certificates by the FAA
- Jul 12, 2018 · New Type Certificate for MD530F Glass Cockpit
- May 22, 2018 · FAA Approves Bell 505 DART’ Emergency Flotation System
- May 22, 2018 · FAA Certification for Bell 505 Cargo Hook
- Mar 29, 2018 · Camera Single and Dual Pole Mount
- Mar 13, 2018 · Air Ambulance Interior for the AW109SP
- Feb 28, 2018 · FAA Certification for H135 with Helionix
- Feb 26, 2018 · Approaches, Transition and Hover Software
- Jan 22, 2018 · RAMM R44 Cabin Floor Trays Gets FAA Approval
- Jan 15, 2018 · Drone Delivery Canada Expands Testing to USA
- Jan 8, 2018 · AMS Heli Design Interior for AW109 and AW119
- Dec 12, 2017 · East/West Earns Part 145 FAA Repair Station Certification
- Dec 11, 2017 · Bell 412EP Ballistic Protection
- Nov 9, 2017 · FAA Approved Cabri G2 with 160 Horsepower
- Nov 1, 2017 · FAA Certification for Optionally Piloted UH-1H
- Oct 13, 2017 · FAA Certification for New Bell 206/407 Simulator
- Sep 6, 2017 · Bristow S-92 NVG Operations in Gulf of Mexico
- Aug 17, 2017 · Cable Cutter System Saves Lives
- Aug 2, 2017 · DART H145 Emergency Float System
- Jul 28, 2017 · FAA Certifies Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter
- Jul 7, 2017 · Bell 525 Resumes Flight Test Program
- Jun 30, 2017 · FAA Certification of Bicycle Racks For H125/AS350
- Jun 14, 2017 · Gill Batteries 7000 Series for EC135/EC145
- Jun 8, 2017 · Bell 505 Achieves FAA Certification
- May 23, 2017 · BK117 Nine-Passenger Seating
- May 17, 2017 · BK117 B2 Cargo Hook and Mirror Kit
- May 8, 2017 · Líder Aviação Obtains FAA Certification
- May 4, 2017 · Bell 407 Cargo Hook Surefire Certified by FAA
- Apr 19, 2017 · MD500 Cargo Hook Kits Receive FAA Certification
- Mar 23, 2017 · FAA’s Waivers for Small Drones
- Mar 17, 2017 · Diamond Maintenance Award for Air Evac Lifeteam
- Mar 9, 2017 · RG‐427 Battery for Bell 407 and Bell 427
- Mar 9, 2017 · Increased Internal Gross Weight for Bell 214B-1
- Mar 8, 2017 · Genesys EFIS for Metro Aviation EC145e
- Mar 6, 2017 · PAG Gets FAA Approval in Australia
- Mar 3, 2017 · FAA Approves Inlet Barrier Filter for Robinson R66
- Feb 14, 2017 · AW169 Helicopter Achieves FAA Validation
- Feb 9, 2017 · Downward Trend for U.S. Helicopter Accident Rate
- Feb 8, 2017 · Gill Batteries 7000 Series/LT for Bell 407
- Feb 8, 2017 · Robinson R66 Fuel Flow Management
- Feb 8, 2017 · 2016 Diamond Award of Excellence to Maverick
- Feb 2, 2017 · CHI Aviation Granted FAA Type Certificate for CH-47D
- Feb 1, 2017 · Pulselite Bird Strike Prevention System
- Jan 19, 2017 · Air Evac Lifeteam Earns FAA Validation
- Jan 18, 2017 · FAA approved Vector ADS-B Upgrade to Light Helicopters
- Jan 3, 2017 · Aero Dynamix Night Vision Lighting System for R44
- Dec 14, 2016 · FAA STC for Genesys HeliSAS on EC145e
- Nov 18, 2016 · FAA Issues S-92A Emergency Airworthy Directive
- Nov 16, 2016 · FAA Approves All-In-One Garmin ADS-B Transponders
- Nov 9, 2016 · FAA STC for Genesys HeliSAS on EC120
- Nov 2, 2016 · H145MB Interior Validated by FAA and Brazil
- Oct 12, 2016 · FAA STC for Lithium-Ion Batteries on R44
- Aug 23, 2016 · FAA Certifies HFTC Bell 407GX Simulator
- Aug 5, 2016 · FAA Validation for Mecaer AW139 VIP Configuration
- Jun 29, 2016 · FAA STC for H145 MAG Air Medical Interior
- Jun 29, 2016 · Sky Connect Tracker III Certified for AW109/119
- May 23, 2016 · Radar Altimeter in MD 369/500N/600N
- May 17, 2016 · MAGnificent Receives FAA STC Validation
- May 9, 2016 · Robinson R44 Cadet Receives FAA Certification
- Apr 14, 2016 · FAA Issues New Flight Simulator Regulations
- Apr 1, 2016 · Fire Attack System for the CH-47D Chinook
- Mar 31, 2016 · Heli-One Poland Received FAA Approval
- Mar 29, 2016 · Improved Medical Interior for PHI’s Bell 407
- Mar 9, 2016 · AAR Receives FAA AMT Diamond Award of Excellence
- Mar 2, 2016 · FAA Certifies Universal Filter Module for S-61
- Mar 2, 2016 · Bell Helicopter Repairing Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades
- Mar 1, 2016 · New Bell 206 Polycarbonate Windshield
- Feb 24, 2016 · FAA Certifies Auxiliary Fuel Tank for R66 Turbine
- Feb 22, 2016 · Van Horn Aviation Bell 206B Composite Main Rotor Blades
- Feb 17, 2016 · Blue Hawaiian Receives FAA Diamond Award
- Feb 4, 2016 · Heli-One Poland Now Offers H225 Maintenance
- Dec 16, 2015 · FAA Certifies MEGA Basket for Bell 205 and 212
- Dec 14, 2015 · FAA Announces Small Drones Registration Rule
- Dec 4, 2015 · Robinson R66 Passes Long-awaited Snow Test
- Dec 3, 2015 · Cargo Hook Kits for the Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412
- Nov 30, 2015 · Garmin Navigator for the S-76 by Maxcraft Avionics
- Nov 24, 2015 · Bell 407 Simulator Receives Level 7 Qualification
- Nov 23, 2015 · Simplex High Rise Firefighting System for the H225
- Nov 16, 2015 · Flightsafety S-76D Simulator Receives Level D Qualification
- Nov 16, 2015 · Bell 212/412EP New Level D Simulator in Dallas
- Oct 5, 2015 · AB412 FastFin Certified. Agrarflug European Distributor
- Aug 28, 2015 · R44 and R66 Autopilot and Aspen Flight Display
- Aug 21, 2015 · PJ Helicopters Utility Hawk
- Aug 3, 2015 · Erickson Enhanced S-64 Aircrane Modifications
- Jul 28, 2015 · Onboard Systems R66 Cargo Hook Certified by FAA
- Jun 18, 2015 · FAA Safety Management System for Blue Hawaiian
- Jun 15, 2015 · PA100 PUREair System for AS350/H125/EC130
- Jun 10, 2015 · Eagle Copters Digital Audio System For H145
- May 18, 2015 · FlightSafety Receive FAA Gold Seal Certification
- May 8, 2015 · Mississippi State University Center of Excellence for UAS
- May 7, 2015 · UH-60A Black Hawk for Commercial Operations
- Mar 27, 2015 · FAA and EASA Approved Dart R66 Cargo Hook
- Mar 5, 2015 · FlightSafety First to Meet FAA Safety Requirements
- Mar 3, 2015 · FAA Certifies S-92 Gross Weight Expansion
- Mar 3, 2015 · Columbus, Miss. First AS350 AStar Receives Certification
- Mar 2, 2015 · AW189 Certification Validated by FAA
- Mar 1, 2015 · VIH Aerospace Bell 212 Master Caution Panel
- Mar 1, 2015 · Aspen Glass Cockpits for MD 369/530F/530FF/520N
- Feb 27, 2015 · Bell 412EPI Gets FAA Improved Cat A Approval
- Feb 27, 2015 · New Accessories for the Bell 429 and Bell 407
- Feb 19, 2015 · Revue Thommen Searchlight on AS350
- Feb 15, 2015 · FAA Propose New Rules for Small UAS
- Feb 8, 2015 · AW139 Quick Change EMS and Special Mission Interior
- Feb 3, 2015 · FAA Grants Eight More UAS Exemptions
- Jan 19, 2015 · Air Methods gets FAA STC For Medical EC130T2
- Jan 18, 2015 · EC130T2 gets FAA Approval for Donaldson Filter
- Jan 8, 2015 · Eagle 407HP Receives FAA Certification
- Nov 7, 2014 · M250-C47E Receives FAA Certification
- Oct 20, 2014 · EC145T2 receives FAA certification in the United States
- Feb 25, 2014 · AW609 to FAA Certification Flying Phase
- May 6, 2013 · FAA approves S-92 new Rig Approach
- Feb 27, 2013 · FlightSafety EC135 simulator is NVG qualified
- Oct 15, 2012 · FAA Approves Type Certification for S-76D
- Sep 12, 2012 · FAA Certifies Robinson R66 Police Helicopter
- Jul 10, 2012 · S-92 with Sea State 6 FAA Certification
- Apr 24, 2012 · NORTH FDS receives FAA STC approval for EC.155 LARS
- Dec 13, 2011 · FAA Approves Type Design for PW210S Engine in Sikorsky S-76D
- Oct 21, 2011 · FAA approves BLR Aerospace Fastfin System for Bell 212
- Oct 26, 2005 · FAA Grants Sikorsky S-92 Full Icing Certification
- Jul 21, 2005 · Bell 210 Receives FAA Certification.
- Dec 20, 2004 · AB139 Achieves FAA Certification
- Aug 23, 2002 · PT6C-67D Receives Canada and FAA Type Certificate