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Smith Myers integrates ARTEMIS mobile‑phone detection into HAT.tec’s SCALE for European police helicopters

Smith Myers has integrated ARTEMIS mobile‑phone detection and geolocation outputs into HAT.tec’s SCALE mission system, allowing ARTEMIS data to be displayed directly on helicopter crew mission displays. The integration equips European police rotorcraft with airborne device detection, geolocation and improved in‑flight situational awareness.

2026-03-11T05:00:22.504113-07:00

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Robinson selects StandardAero as preferred MRO provider for R66 Rolls‑Royce RR300 engines

2026-03-11T06:04:04.049274-07:00

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RotorLease launches U.S. rotorcraft leasing operations through Rotortrade

2026-03-11T06:04:04.043917-07:00

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TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

2026-03-11T05:00:24.323767-07:00

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Robinson selects StandardAero as preferred MRO provider for R66 Rolls‑Royce RR300 engines Robinson Helicopter Company has named StandardAero its preferred maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for R66 helicopters powered by the Rolls‑Royce RR300. StandardAero, a leading independent engine aftermarket services firm, will provide a Robinson‑recommended MRO path aimed at shortening turnarounds and lowering ownership costs for R66 operators.

2026-03-11T06:04:04.049274-07:00

Robinson selects StandardAero as preferred MRO provider for R66 Rolls‑Royce RR300 engines

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RotorLease launches U.S. rotorcraft leasing operations through Rotortrade RotorLease has launched U.S. leasing operations to originate and manage rotorcraft lease transactions through Rotortrade’s U.S. leasing operation. The platform is built to serve the American market, centralising origination and lease management for U.S. rotorcraft operators and lessors.

2026-03-11T06:04:04.043917-07:00

RotorLease launches U.S. rotorcraft leasing operations through Rotortrade

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SYOS Aerospace clears SA200 heavy‑lift uncrewed helicopter for serial production after autonomous endurance trials On March 11, 2026, UK‑based SYOS Aerospace said its SA200 heavy‑lift uncrewed helicopter completed endurance trials, demonstrated autonomous takeoff and finished fully autonomous mission testing, clearing the aircraft for serial production. The announcement caps a five‑year development effort and moves the SA200 toward commercial manufacture.

2026-03-11T05:20:19.692217-07:00

SYOS Aerospace clears SA200 heavy‑lift uncrewed helicopter for serial production after autonomous endurance trials

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TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment TIGHITCO has been granted FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, extending its sustainment work beyond the CH-47 military program and authorizing the company to support the global fleet of commercially operated Chinook heavy-lift helicopters as a third-party MRO provider.

2026-03-11T05:00:24.323767-07:00

TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

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Helicopter Alliance signs five-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup Helicopter Alliance has signed a five-year framework to supply SAF Aerogroup with 10 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the companies said. Ales Kvidera, Helicopter Alliance CEO, said he was “proud” SAF Aerogroup selected the UH-60, confirming the type choice for the operator's rotorcraft fleet.

2026-03-11T05:00:22.527096-07:00

Helicopter Alliance signs five-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup

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Smith Myers integrates ARTEMIS mobile‑phone detection into HAT.tec’s SCALE for European police helicopters Smith Myers has integrated ARTEMIS mobile‑phone detection and geolocation outputs into HAT.tec’s SCALE mission system, allowing ARTEMIS data to be displayed directly on helicopter crew mission displays. The integration equips European police rotorcraft with airborne device detection, geolocation and improved in‑flight situational awareness.

2026-03-11T05:00:22.504113-07:00

Smith Myers integrates ARTEMIS mobile‑phone detection into HAT.tec’s SCALE for European police helicopters

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LifeFlight and Leonardo to open Leonardo‑authorized immersive training centre at Australia's Gold Coast LifeFlight and Leonardo will establish a Leonardo‑authorized training centre at the LifeFlight Academy on Queensland’s Gold Coast, installing the only full‑suite Leonardo immersive simulation systems outside Italy. The facility will provide Leonardo‑authorized type and mission training using the OEM’s complete simulator suite.

2026-03-10T18:08:07.102693-07:00

LifeFlight and Leonardo to open Leonardo‑authorized immersive training centre at Australia's Gold Coast

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StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350 StandardAero has launched an authorized installer network to fit StableLight, the only fully integrated four‑axis autopilot currently available for the H125/AS350 series. Establishing certified installers accelerates retrofit availability and operator access to the system across maintenance shops and MRO providers.

2026-03-10T18:08:06.743830-07:00

StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350

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Smith Myers integrates ARTEMIS mobile‑phone detection into HAT.tec’s SCALE for European police helicopters

Robinson selects StandardAero as preferred MRO provider for R66 Rolls‑Royce RR300 engines

RotorLease launches U.S. rotorcraft leasing operations through Rotortrade

TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

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