Known as the Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy, the aircraft has been developed by Bell's Advanced Programs team to test an "aircraft safety system" and perform autonomous fly-by-wire flights.

United Therapeutics, the biotechnology company that sponsored development of an electric-powered Robinson R44 helicopter, is continuing to advance the concept as a hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft.

The Airbus Racer technology demonstrator is rapidly expanding its flight envelope, achieving a speed of 165 knots (305 km/h) in only its second test flight.

Brazilian operator Helisul Aviação has announced its acquisition of Chilean company Ecocopter, creating one of the largest helicopter operators in South America.

These contracts cover in-service support and maintenance, repair and overhaul for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines.

Bristow president and CEO Chris Bradshaw said the offshore energy sector is in “the early stages of a multi-year growth cycle," as he gave shareholders an update on the company's performance during a quarterly earnings call.

This validation certifies that Enstrom repair station processes are in full compliance with the latest European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements.

Bristow’s UK-based pilots and tech crews have begun three days of strikes after claiming management at the company failed to offer “a fair and reasonable” pay deal.

With nearly 35 years of experience and around 1,000 helicopters sold to 76 countries around the world, Savback Helicopters is on a growth trajectory and sees opportunity in the hybrid-electric VTOL and drone markets.

Despite funding setbacks, Volocopter said it still plans to fly in Paris this summer, but it’s unclear what those operations will look like.

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