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SkySkopes' Acquisition of LaSen Inc. Elevates Both Company's Footprint in the Energy Industry

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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This addition strengthens both SkySkopes and LaSen's operational capabilities, positioning them to deliver more value to the customers they serve.

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  • This addition strengthens both SkySkopes and LaSen's operational capabilities, positioning them to deliver more value to the customers they serve.
  • The acquisition is a strategic move for SkySkopes Holdings as it expands its capabilities in providing high-quality, accurate data collection and geospatial solutions for its customer base.
  • LaSen's ALPIS (Airborne LiDAR Pipeline Inspection System) is recognized as a breakthrough development in aerial leak detection by the Oil and Gas industry.
  • "The LaSen team is very enthusiastic about blending our vision and talent with SkySkopes," said LaSen President, Tim Goolsby.

Vertex wins U.S. Navy contract valued up to $280 million

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Training is critical in keeping Naval Aviation at a high level of readiness, said Ed Boyington, President and CEO of The Vertex Company.

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  • Training is critical in keeping Naval Aviation at a high level of readiness, said Ed Boyington, President and CEO of The Vertex Company.
  • The Vertex Company provides timely high-quality maintenance of training aircraft, enabling our military to meet their readiness objectives.
  • As part of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, or AIMD, contract, Vertex will provide intermediate or I-level maintenance for U.S. Navy training aircraft including the T-6 Texan, T-44 Pegasus, T-45 Goshawk, TH-57 Sea Ranger and TH-73 Thrasher.
  • The contract also includes I-level maintenance for specific items used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps iconic Blue Angels flight demonstration team.

Jacksonville, FL selling Two Former Sheriff Helicopters

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The city of Jacksonville, FL has selected GovDeals to offer two Bell Jet Ranger 206B3 Helicopters for sale to the public.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The city of Jacksonville, FL has selected GovDeals to offer two Bell Jet Ranger 206B3 Helicopters for sale to the public.
  • The former Sheriffs helicopters will be at auction until January 31, 2022.
  • The deposit will go towards the final price of the auction for the winning buyer and will be refunded for all others.
  • GovDeals buyers have direct access to all the surplus assets across Liquidity Services network of marketplaces in one centralized location.

EHang Partners with HELI-EASTERN for Urban Air Mobility Operations in Integrated Airspace in Shenzhen

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The ground-breaking partnership will explore and further implement urban air mobility (UAM) operations in the designated integrated airspace for helicopters and AAVs in Shenzhen, China.

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  • The ground-breaking partnership will explore and further implement urban air mobility (UAM) operations in the designated integrated airspace for helicopters and AAVs in Shenzhen, China.
  • This is an important milestone in implementing EHang's 100 Air Mobility Routes Initiative in the Greater Bay Area.
  • In addition, two units of EHang 216 AAVs showcased trial flights simultaneously and safely in the shared airspace.
  • We will leverage our strengthsin both software and hardware technologies to partner with HELI-EASTERN in continuing to nurture the eco-system for urban air mobility operations."

ITT Enidine Selected by Bell for the Bell 360 Invictus Prototype for U.S. Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Program

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Enidine joins eight other elite aerospace teammates in Bells mission to submit the Bell 360 competitive prototype to the U.S. Armys Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.

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  • Enidine joins eight other elite aerospace teammates in Bells mission to submit the Bell 360 competitive prototype to the U.S. Armys Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
  • As a teammate in Team Invictus, Enidine will work with Bell to produce passive Liquid Inertia Vibration Eliminator (LIVE) units.
  • Enidine and the rest of Team Invictus are in the first stage of designing and developing the Bell 360 prototype, with the Armys FARA program targeting a first flight for late Calendar Year 2022.
  • Enidine first began providing LIVE units for Bell in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and the Bell 525 Relentless commercial aircraft.

Onboard Systems Dual Cargo Hook Kits for Bell 206L & 407 Aircraft Certified by FAA

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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VANCOUVER, Wash., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that its Dual Cargo Hook Kits for the Bell 206L and 407 aircraft have been STC certified by the FAA.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that its Dual Cargo Hook Kits for the Bell 206L and 407 aircraft have been STC certified by the FAA.
  • "Ever since we launched our first HEC cargo hook kit for the MD500 last year, our powerline and utility customers have been eagerly awaiting these Bell cargo hook kits, as many of them use the 206L and the 407 for their missions.
  • Onboard's newly certified dual cargo hook systems include a single kit for the Bell 206L (P/N 200-465-00), as well as separate kits for both left seat (P/N 200-456-00) and right seat (P/N 200-456-01) operations for the Bell 407.
  • Onboard Systems International, LLC designs and manufactures innovative helicopter lift equipment for the worldwide aerospace industry, including belly hooks, cargo hook suspension systems, Onboard Weighing Systems, and remote hook equipment.

Onboard Systems Dual Cargo Hook Kit for the MD500 Certified by FAA

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that its Dual Cargo Hook Kit for the MD500 series has been STC certified by the FAA.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that its Dual Cargo Hook Kit for the MD500 series has been STC certified by the FAA.
  • This cargo hook system meets the 14 CFR part 27 certification requirements for Human External Cargo (HEC) and has been built around a dual installation of Onboard's TALON LC Hydraulic Hook.
  • The companies are also actively developing dual cargo hook systems for the Bell 206L and 407 aircraft.
  • Onboard Systems International, Inc. designs and manufactures a complete line of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment under its TALON brand, including belly hooks, cargo hook suspension systems, Onboard Weighing Systems and remote hooks.