Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) James McDanolds, Director of Uncrewed Technology Programs at the Sonoran Desert Institute. (Photo: Sonoran Desert Institute) Editor’s Note: This week, John Persinos conducted a video interview with James McDanolds, Director of Uncrewed Technology Programs at the Sonoran Desert Institute. James oversees education and workforce development for the

Dallas Avionics announces that, following a successful demonstration of the BlueFly® detection device at the annual SAREX event in Texas, the company will be distributing the innovative search-and-rescue device, manufactured by QRC Technologies, a Parsons company. BlueFly is a Bluetooth-detection device that can be quickly attached to a drone to detect and identify unintended, low-power Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

This is a real game-changer. BlueFly has been deployed with drones already, and now we will be offering its capabilities to helicopter operations also ...

When planning a complex lift, many contractors assume the first call should be to a crane company or helicopter operator. In reality, choosing the right equipment is only one part of the process. The best results start with evaluating the entire project before deciding how the lift should be performed. Why do contractors work with

Vertical Aerospace Pushes Valo Certification Target to 2029 Vertical Aerospace has pushed its target for type certification of its Valo air taxi from late 2028 to 2029. guy.ferneyhoug… Mon, 07/13/2026 - 14:47 Author Ben Goldstein Content source Business & Commercial Aviation Primary Category Advanced Air Mobility

Rotortrade expands into East Africa with Helint collab  HeliHub.com :

Helicopter lift cost vs crane cost is not decided by the hourly rate at the bottom of a quote. The more useful question is whether a helicopter, a ground crane, or a planned combination of both will complete the lift safely with the lowest total delivered cost. That total includes mobilization, setup time, crew hours,