Rotorcraft Industry News Roundup
Key Ideas
- Bell's revenues increase by 35% in the first quarter, driven by a surge in commercial helicopter deliveries and growth in the FLRAA military program.
- Skytrac and Sikorsky collaborate on next-gen Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for S-92s, enhancing safety with exceedance detection and immediate alerts.
- Helijet donates an S-76A helicopter for medical flights in Ukraine, previously used for patient transfer missions in British Columbia.
- Unither successfully conducts the first hydrogen-powered helicopter flight in Bromont, Québec, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology.
In the latest developments in the rotorcraft industry, Bell reported a substantial 35% increase in revenues in the first quarter, attributed to a rise in commercial helicopter deliveries and the growth of the FLRAA military program. Skytrac and Sikorsky have joined forces to develop a next-generation Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for the S-92 helicopters, introducing features like in-flight exceedance detection and immediate alerting capabilities to enhance safety measures. Helijet's contribution of an S-76A helicopter for medical flights in Ukraine showcases the aircraft's versatility, having previously served in patient transfer missions in British Columbia. Meanwhile, Spanish Super Pumas have flown 437 hours fighting wildfires in Chile, reflecting a 20% increase in fire season activity compared to the previous year. Kitz-Air from Austria made headlines by becoming the newest customer for Bell 412EPX helicopters by placing an order at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany. Additionally, a legal settlement has been reached in the Hansen Helicopters case, with civil defendants prohibited from engaging in illegal activities. Unither made history by achieving the first hydrogen-powered helicopter flight in Bromont, Québec, while Sikorsky showcased its blown wing aircraft, hinting at the potential of future hybrid-electric aviation technology.
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Firefighting
Legal Settlement
Revenue Surge
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