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The founder and president of the Perkasie, Pennsylvania–based company, who died Oct. 25, learned to fix and maintain helicopters while serving in the US Army before starting Carson Helicopters in 1958.

Bristow Group has finalized a series of long-term agreements with Leonardo for a training and support package for its AW139 and AW189 crews.

Bell Textron has expanded its distribution agreement with GPMS International for the Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) to include the Bell 212, 412, 407, and 429 series.

Rotortrade has facilitated the sale of a Leonardo AW169 to Northern Rescue Helicopter, which provides air ambulance services in North Island.

Available starting in 2025, the new Leonardo AW169 simulator will increase Entrol’s lineup to 25 aircraft types.

Dublin, Ireland–based leasing and financing start-up GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has placed an order with Leonardo for 10 AW189s for offshore energy operations.

Bell Textron has signed an agreement with Global Medical Response to supply 15 Bell 407GXis with IFR configuration kits. The order includes an option for 9 additional helicopters.

Airbus Helicopters has obtained a contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to supply a dozen H225Ms for the Royal Netherlands Air Force, as well as an initial support and services package.

Greenwood Village, Colorado–based Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 28 Airbus helicopters, consisting of 6 H125s, 5 H130s, 14 H135s, and 3 H145s.

Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to AUTOFLUG for the development, production, and in-service support of seats for various helicopter types, including the H160 and H175.