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Operator of Bell 206 that crashed into Hudson River last week stops operating

The company that operated the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into Hudson River near New York City on 10 April is ceasing flights.

Heli Service highlights strain from support of sister firms but maintains positive outlook

German offshore windfarm specialist Heli Service International has warned in its 2023 accounts of a “strained” liquidity position on the back of heavy financial support for its overseas sister operations, particularly in Taiwan but sees brighter future ahead on back of contract wins and increased flight activity.

Prototype SJ-100 flown at maximum cruise altitude during flight tests

Yakovlev’s SJ-100 testbed has carried out a flight at its service ceiling of 12,200m (40,000ft) as part of the development programme.

Former Lufthansa and Malaysia A380s set to be torn down for spares

Three Airbus A380s – two ex-Lufthansa and one ex-Malaysia Airlines aircraft – are to undergo dismantling for spares by Florida-based VAS Aero Services.

South African R44 crashed during lift-off after unsecured penguin fell on controls

South African investigators have determined that the pilot of a Robinson R44 helicopter did not assess the risk of transporting a live penguin in the cockpit before the aircraft crashed just after lift-off.

‘No one knows’: Aerospace firms scramble to understand tariff implications

It is clear that aerospace analysts, manufacturers and maintenance companies have little clarity about the specific impact of new tariffs on their operations and the broader sector – other than a widely held conviction that tariffs are bad for business.

A350-900 with enhanced-performance Trent XWB engine obtains EASA approval

Airbus has obtained European certification for the A350-900 fitted with enhanced-performance Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

Embraer appoints industry veteran to head China operations

Embraer has appointed a veteran Chinese aerospace executive to head its China commercial operations.

Coulson to convert four ex-New Zealand C-130Hs to firefighters

New Zealand has sold four former air force Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports to firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation.

Six reportedly killed as Bell 206 plunges into Hudson River

Early reports suggest that six people aboard a tourist helicopter that plunged on 10 April into the Hudson River were killed.

Airbus prepares to open second A320neo line in Mobile, sticks to A220 production ramp goal

Airbus aims for its second A320neo final assembly line in Mobile to be operating in the third quarter of this year and is sticking to a goal of producing 14 A220s monthly by 2026 despite stubborn supply constraints.

FlightPath3D moves to meet every traveller’s needs

FlightPath3D will have two more airlines flying this summer with its accessibility map after debuting the product on Delta Air Lines.

Airbus pushes for greater passenger accessibility

Airbus brought an expanded portfolio of products designed to aid accessibility to AIX, ranging from wheelchairs to tactile placards.

Delivering the customer promise is key for new AirFi chief

New chief executive of portable in-flight entertainment and cabin technology specialist AirFi, Laura Rosges, is putting the focus on product stability and scalability after taking the helm of the company at the start of the month.

Lufthansa’s Discover Airlines signs up for Panasonic multi-orbit connectivity

German leisure carrier Discover Airlines will be the first Lufthansa Group unit and one of the first airlines in the world to install Panasonic Avionics’ multi-orbit connectivity product on its long-haul aircraft.

A320neo part-out trend accelerates as AerFin preps to break down four jets

Another batch of Airbus A320neo-family jets are set to be disassembled for parts, as supply chain shortages make the practice of parting-out relatively new jets increasingly attractive.

Unum secures breakthrough seat deals with Wamos Air and TAAG Angola

Business-class seating entrant Unum has unveiled key deals with Wamos Air and TAAG Angola Airlines covering Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 aircraft respectively.

Aura Aero sticks to 2027 first flight target for 19-seat ERA

Aura Aero is maintaining its plan to fly the first prototype of its hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA) within two years, as the French developer continues to firm up the supply chain for the 19-seater.

Stelia claims unique experience on reinvented Rendez-Vous

Stelia Aerospace has launched what it describes as a reinvented version of its Rendez-Vous business class seat.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions faces fresh uncertainty as CEO departs

Fresh questions have emerged regarding the direction of UK hydrogen aircraft developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) following the exit of chief executive Paul Hutton.

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