22-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly A. Martinez unveiled two new helicopters during a news conference on Monday, November 20 at the Sheriff’s ASTREA (Aerial Support to Law Enforcement Agencies) base at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. ASTREA is the Sheriff’s aviation unit which has been providing aerial support to the Sheriff’s Department and partner agencies... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
A Uzbek-French business forum took place on 2nd November in Samarkand, involving around 20 organisations who supply to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan As part of the whole event, Minister of Health of Uzbekistan Amrillo Inoyatov met with representatives of Airbus Helicopters. The Ministry of Health has reported that discussions surrounded... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Unite
Unite the union can confirm that workers employed by helicopter services firm CHC Scotia are taking part in strike action today (Wednesday 22 November) as part of an escalating pay dispute. Unite represents over 60 workers at the Aberdeen airport based company which also has operations at Humberside and Norwich airports. Unite members across the... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: PHI Air Medical
This year (2023) marks the five-year anniversary of the steadfast partnership between Christus Flight For Life (FFL) and PHI Air Medical. Together, PHI and FFL have achieved numerous impressive milestones, including completing more than 8,000 patient transports to date, significantly impacting healthcare accessibility in East Texas. This partnership has blossomed over the years, expanding the... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the 505th Bell 505 aircraft to North America based operator, Austin Claborn. The aircraft will be configured for corporate transportation. “To mark this historic program milestone, Bell wanted to ensure the 505th delivery was a memorable event for our many employees that have worked... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: BETA Technologies
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis announced Friday the EXIM Board of Directors’ approval of an historic $169 million dollar loan to BETA Technologies, a Burlington, Vermont-based company, which manufactures electric aircraft and charging infrastructure, to finance a net-zero Final Assembly Production Facility. See Full Story.... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: European Rotors
The largest aviation event in Europe focusing solely on vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology is just a week away. There is still plenty of time to purchase tickets for this dynamic event. The show takes place 27–30 November at the IFEMA Madrid Fair Centre, Hall 9, in Madrid, Spain, with exhibits open from 28... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Netcare 911
In a first for the country, Netcare 911 in KwaZulu-Natal has won a gold award in the World Stroke Organisation’s (WSO) Emergency Medical Services Angels Awards. “Ensuring quality standards in pre-hospital care is an essential component of stroke management for improving survival rates and quality of life outcomes,” says Zasskia Wiese Netcare’s national stroke programme... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has been awarded a $9.8 million California Competes grant by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to support the Company’s continued statewide expansion. The $9.8 million grant will assist in financing... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: StandardAero
Based on Thales’ Compact Autopilot System, derived from their previously certified transport category autopilot, StableLight is a robust, feature-packed autopilot in a compact, lightweight package that is perfectly suited for light rotorcraft. The system transforms the flight control experience of the helicopter with transparent stability augmentation that works precisely and without feedback to the control... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: The Helicopter Company
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), recently announced the official purchase and delivery of a H125 aircraft from Rotortrade at the Dubai Airshow, currently taking place until 17 November at Dubai World Central, Dubai, UAE. This H125 was purchased from... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: AHMEC
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) presents festive holiday cheer for the whole family beginning Friday, November 24, through Monday, January 1. Opening the holidays is a wonderful world of trains from Friday, November 24, through Sunday, November 26, as members of the the North Penn O-Gaugers (NPOG), the Train Collectors Association-Atlantic Division (TCA-AD),... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Medilink
Medilink International, a global leader in medical assistance services, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the remaining shares of Gulf Med Aviation Services, further cementing its position in the aviation medical support industry. This strategic move underscores Medilink’s commitment to providing comprehensive medical assistance solutions on a global scale. Medilink International has been... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is delighted to announce the launch of the Heli 2 Appeal, aiming to purchase a second AW169 helicopter. The charity supports over 1,000 patients who are seriously ill or injured each year, but there is scope to reach even more people by air with the purchase of a second aircraft. The appeal,... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: TSB
Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A22P0023) into the fatal April 2022 helicopter accident involving a Hughes Helicopters, Inc. 369D near Port McNeill Aerodrome, British Columbia (BC). On 06 April 2022, the occurrence helicopter was conducting slinging operations near Port McNeill Aerodrome, BC, with only the pilot on board.... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: SDF
Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi strategic investment firm, finalized and signed an agreement to exit and unwind Aeroter PTE LTD its partnership with Russian Helicopters related to development of the VRT500 Helicopter and VRT300 UAV programs. In November 2020, SDF and Russian Helicopters entered into a partnership in Singapore through Aeroter PTE LTD... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Overair
Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced a historic partnership with the City of Arlington, Texas. This collaboration marks the first-ever direct partnership between a city in Texas and an eVTOL Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Together, Overair and Arlington aim to... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Swiss Air-Rescue Rega
Rega strives for new helicopter pilot and crew training levels by adopting the innovative FFS, underscoring their strong commitment to safety and sustainability in air rescue operations. The latest addition to the RST FFS family is officially handed over to Rega at the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) Site in Opfikon, Switzerland, on November 16th. This... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Magpas Air Ambulance
Magpas Air Ambulance is thrilled to announce that a record number of the charity’s team members and supporters have been shortlisted for the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. The national awards are held once a year by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national body that represents the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, and the awards... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Elroy Air
Elroy Air flew the world’s first turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (hVTOL) aircraft on November 12 at its test-flight facility in Byron, California – the Chaparral C1. The C1 is an autonomous hVTOL aircraft, with distributed electric propulsion and a turbogenerator-battery architecture. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Ecocopter
In two decades of history, Ecocopter has a recognized trajectory and international reputation where it has become a strategic ally, both for its customers, suppliers, communities and different stakeholders, providing comprehensive services, providing value, safety and efficiency in the activity of highly complex aerial services, especially to key sectors such as Mining, Energy, Telecommunications, Forest... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: OXCCU
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide and hydrogen into industrial and consumer products, has won a £2.8 million grant along with the University of Sheffield Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and Coryton. The capital will be used to demonstrate the world’s first direct carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation process, turning CO2 directly into aviation fuel... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network on November 16. The Network will serve as a forum for exchange on implementation experiences, challenges, and promotion of best practices in the path of making aviation more environmentally friendly. It will focus on the technical implementation... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Air Chateau International DWC LLC, one of the leading private aviation operators in the UAE, at the Dubai Air Show 2023 signed an MOU covering a planned purchase by Air Chateau of up to 100 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft with... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $41,217,704 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for V-22 platform engineering and logistics sustainment support. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods.... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: ARC Aerosystems
ARC Aerosystems is proud to announce the return of the iconic Avian Pegasus gyroplane, a revolutionary aircraft that was developed in Canada during the 1960s. The Pegasus was, and remains, the only FAA Part 27 certified gyroplane in the world, featuring a unique jump take-off and zero-roll landing capability that makes it ideal for advanced... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Dufour Aerospace
The Danish company Copenhagen Helicopter and their partner Copenhagen AirTaxi – both based at Roskilde Airport – have signed a letter of intent with Dufour Aerospace for a conditional order to purchase the Aero2 UAV for cargo and aerial work and the Aero3 for passenger transportation. The aim is to strengthen their initiatives to introduce... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: US Coast Guard
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew from Air Station Sitka crashed with four people aboard on Read Island during a search and rescue mission late Monday night. Rescue crews from Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Petersburg Fire and Rescue arrived on scene at approximately 12:50 a.m., and a second MH-60 Jayhawk air crew from... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: ANRA Technologies
ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed vehicle mission management and operations solutions, announced its Vertiport Management System (VMS) at the Dubai Air Show. This groundbreaking platform marks a significant milestone in managing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft operations at vertiport facilities. As the UAM landscape evolves, ANRA addresses a... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Omni
Lisbon-based Omni Helicopters International (OHI), Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, announced that it has secured seven (7) additional Super Medium helicopters for delivery in 2023 & 2024 to meet new customer demands, citing sustainability and product reliability benefits. OHI´s Group Chief Operating Officer, Duncan Moore said “We decided to step... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Schweizer
Schweizer this week completed the first helicopter of its new OEM Certified Helicopters Program. The completely refurbished S300CBi includes a new engine, blades, interior, paint, and low time components. Priced below the cost of a new model, like new aircraft offer customers a more affordable option in helicopter ownership. “The former owners of the Schweizer... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Honeywell
A collaboration is unveiled as AIBOT, a pioneer in eVTOL technology, announces it has selected Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to integrate its Compact Fly-By-Wire system into AIBOT’s aiEVTOL aircraft. This technological milestone combines groundbreaking eVTOL capabilities with robust, reliable, and advanced aerospace technologies. AIBOT is a California-based company with the vision to disrupt the next generation of Urban... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW), a company dedicated to accelerating the entire Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem, and NATS Services, the commercial arm of the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services, has announced at the Dubai Airshow a collaborative effort supporting the development of future traffic management services for UAM operators... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Hunch Mobility (“Hunch Mobility”), a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE), have announced that the two companies are working together to bring first electric commuter flights to Bangalore, India. With the announcement, Bangalore becomes the launch city in the region for... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods’ Life Flight 2 air ambulance program partnered with the City of Fitchburg to host a groundbreaking event at Fitchburg Municipal Airport to ceremoniously recognize the importance of fast, reliable air medical services in the community. Earlier this year, Air Methods partnered with the City of Fitchburg to ensure critical health care access to Worcester... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: LEVL Leasing
LEVL Leasing Limited, a joint venture between Lobo Leasing Limited and EMP Structured Assets GmbH, closed a EUR 50m sale and leaseback transaction of six Airbus H145D2 and D3 helicopters with Avincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services operator. All of these helicopters are now being operated on long term Emergency Medical Support (EMS) contracts in... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Editor Note – although this is published here within minutes of it being issued by Bell, this Bell 429 physically arrived at the Caverton Helicopters hangar over four months ago on 11th July 2023 Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement with Caverton Helicopters Limited for a Bell... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Yorkshire Air Ambulance has placed an order for a third Airbus H145, with delivery expected in Autumn 2024. This will provide greater coverage during maintenance downtime periods on the two primary aircraft – one of which is seen in the image below. The existing pair were delivered in April and June 2023. In the recently... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: Volocopter
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X. Hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Volocopter 2X participated in the world’s... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Kookiejar, a Swedish-based vertiport developer, have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for Eve’s Urban ATM (Air Traffic Management) system to support vertiport operations in Dubai. The agreement marks Eve’s first Urban ATM agreement in Dubai and Kookiejar becomes the company’s 10th Urban ATM customer and fifth vertiport... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it has signed an agreement with mobility technology and industrial leader DENSO, a Fortune 500 giant, for technical assistance in optimizing production at scale of the Lilium Jet’s revolutionary electric engine. DENSO, a leader in powertrain electrification and... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: IAQC
Eric Jefferies, Sr. Manager, Process Integrity & Compliance for Bell Textron, was nominated and accepted the position of President of the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG®) during the group’s 54th General Assembly in San Francisco, California. Comprised of nearly 100 member companies and over 900 member company volunteers, the IAQG is committed to establishing a global... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: Air Methods
Native Air 7’s Flight Paramedic and Clinical Base Lead Josh Malia recently surpassed transporting his 1,000th patient. Flying a thousand miles can be quick and easy, but impacting a thousand lives takes hundreds of hours of training, teamwork, and meticulous effort, and Malia achieved this milestone in less than nine years. “I can remember nearly... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: Enstrom
On November 2, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation participated for the first time in Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field. Dozens of college students from Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula competed for a chance to earn scholarships, internships, and apprenticeships from more than 60 participating companies. Despite its location just east of the Michigan-Wisconsin border, Enstrom is... Read more
14-Nov-2023
In the indoor booth area , the Xuange-2000 and Xuange-500W unmanned helicopters were placed in booth C with 1:1 models. On both sides of the V-shaped moving line, there were FC-31 “Falcon Eagle” and Yun-20 respectively. , Z-20-led manned aircraft and UAVs led by Wing Loong-X, Wing Loong-2, and AR-36 are oriented to the high-end Gulf market.... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: Yellowhead Helicopters
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to announce fellow Western Canada-based company, Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd., as the official launch customer for its brand new MTP136D panel-mount Forest Service radio. Yellowhead Helicopters is the first major service provider to place an order for AEM’s newest radio and is set to update its entire... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: Bell
“At Bell, service, sacrifice, courage, and teamwork is embedded in who we are,” said Lisa Atherton, CEO and President, Bell, and USAF veteran. “Today and every day, we honor our veterans from all branches, of all wars, who fought and protected our freedoms that we enjoy. We continue to remain united under our duty to... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MASC General Incorporated Association (MASC) (*2) for the pre-order of its “SKYDRIVE (SD-05)” (*3) electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial use. The agreement marks a significant step forward in... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: MetroHealth
In November, MetroHealth officials and community partners will celebrate the opening of a new helipad on the health system’s Main Campus. The new helipad, located on the roof of MetroHealth’s Critical Care Pavilion, is the latest piece of MetroHealth’s $1 billion transformation of its Main Campus in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood. To honor the occasion, we... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
ArcosJet DMCC and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, have announced ArcosJet’s purchase of 10 Lilium Jets, expected to be delivered through 2026 & 2027. Following the appointment of ArcosJet as an exclusive authorized dealer for private sales of the Lilium Jet in their region, ArcosJet’s purchase... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced that it successfully performed an exhibition flight in New York City yesterday, marking the first ever electric air taxi flight in the city and the first time Joby has flown in an urban setting. The aircraft... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: LifeFlight Australia
Tuesday, November 14 is a year since the one-in-5000-year flood almost wiped the small New South Wales town of Eugowra off the map. Two residents died and others who hadn’t seen flood water on their property in decades almost drowned in their backyards. Flying the dedicated emergency response Special Mission helicopter, deployed by New South... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: Omni Helicopters
Omni Helicopters International (OHI), Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulo Couto as the company’s Chief Transformation Officer. In this role, Paulo will be responsible for driving transformational programs and innovation efforts to enable OHI’s accelerated growth objective of becoming the leading global air... Read more
14-Nov-2023Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), a global leader in aerospace innovation, has announced its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business unit has secured contracts worth over $10 billion. Since its formation just over three years ago, the unit has developed vital partnerships with industry leaders such as Archer Aviation, Lilium, Pipistrel, Supernal and Vertical Aerospace. “This milestone is not just about... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Last week Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital celebrated the official opening of their helipad, made possible by the Friends of Einstein’s 2021 Harvest Ball. The new helipad will enable air ambulance helicopters to quickly transport patients with critical medical needs to and from the hospital. Located on the south side of the main buildings, the new... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: Prospect
Prospect is currently balloting its pilot members on industrial action over pay at NHV Helicopters UK Ltd. Operating out of bases in Aberdeen, Blackpool, and Norwich, NHV UK supports the transport of crews and loads to and from Oil and Gas platforms across the North and Irish Sea. The ballot opened for Pilots at all... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: Rostec
Rostec State Corporation will present about 200 samples of military, dual-use and civilian products at the Dubai Airshow-2023 international exhibition. The main premiere will be the IL-76MD-90A(E) heavy transport aircraft – Russia has not presented such a class of aircraft abroad since 1994. In addition, the international debut of the modernized Ka-32A11M firefighting helicopter and... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has completed the delivery of the first three Bell 505 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), putting into motion a contract that is expected to see up to 40 Bell 505 helicopters built and delivered by 2025. In May 2022, a contract between the Republic... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: HELP Appeal
The HELP Appeal has announced that there have been 26,000 landings on the 25 new hospital helipads it has funded across the country since its creation in 2009. In addition, this figure does not include the 20 hospital helipads which have also been upgraded thanks to its supporters. Since 2009 the charity: Funded 45 new,... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: LifeFlight Australia
LifeFlight Australia’s fixed wing Air Ambulance fleet, aviators, aeromedical crew and support staff have been officially recognised as the best in the world, after being named ITIJ Air Ambulance Company of the Year. It recognises LifeFlight has shown resilience to market pressures, demonstrated innovation in the face of adversity, and risen above expectations to maintain the... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, and Michelin announced a partnership for the Lilium Jet’s tires. Lilium and Michelin began working together more than a year ago to develop and produce custom tires for the Lilium Jet and have now signed a final agreement covering design,... Read more
13-Nov-2023Source: Leonardo
UAE is one of the largest export markets for Leonardo: 100 helicopters, 45 ships featuring dedicated systems and artillery and the Al Fursan aerobatic team’s airplanes New growth opportunities in the Space and Cyber Security fields, starting from the recent collaboration with Khalifa University to offer certification and training programmes in Abu Dhabi With a... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today invited its founder, chairman and CEO, Mr. Huazhi Hu, to share his thoughts on EHang’s strengths and strategies in pioneering autonomous Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Skyportz
Skyportz has released its latest vertiport design which fills a gap in the market for privately owned vertiports for public usage on compact sites. “We have in our stable of designs, a large public vertiport, a smaller public waterfront vertiport and a tiny “Vertiport in Box” for private usage. With this Skyportz Vertistop™ design we... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it is extending its existing partnership with InoBat. InoBat is expected to provide high-volume production of the Lilium Jet’s high-performance battery cells. The continued partnership reaffirms Lilium’s multiple-sourcing strategy for cell production and will contribute towards securing a... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: EANAN
EANAN, a UAE technology company is leading the next evolutionary step in transportation through advanced air mobility (AAM) with the launch of Dubai’s first unmanned aircraft, aiming to become the first commercially operating air mobility company in Dubai. Engineered and produced in Dubai, EANAN’s fleet of zero-emission heavy cargo and vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are designed to... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Skyryse
In a major breakthrough, aviation software and safety technology startup Skyryse has completed the world’s first-ever fully automated autorotation emergency landing procedure, one of dozens of first-of-its-kind safety features that will come standard on all Skyryse technology-equipped airplanes and helicopters. Skyryse will unveil the first production helicopter featuring its technology — including the world’s first simplified control... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: InterGlobe Enterprises
InterGlobe Enterprises, India’s foremost travel and hospitality conglomerate and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has proposed changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) system for general aviation (GA) pilots. The Pilot Medical Declaration scheme was introduced in August 2016 to offer pilots a simplified way to self-declare to the UK Civil Aviation Authority that they are medically fit to fly. The... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has delivered a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to China General Aviation Company Limited (“CGAC”), a new customer for Milestone. The S-92 helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions, from CGAC’s... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: ASU
The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA), in partnership with Idaho Power, recently hosted the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Idaho” contest, celebrating the exceptional creativity and ingenuity of the state’s manufacturers. After a fierce competition featuring numerous outstanding nominations, the public had the final say in determining the winner. We are delighted to announce that... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. The Company has also issued a shareholder letter discussing its operating results and management commentary, which is posted to its investor... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: IBAC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) welcomes Holger Krahmer as the new European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Secretary-General beginning in January 2024. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, said, “The IBAC global community welcomes Holger Krahmer as EBAA Secretary-General. We look forward to working with Holger and his team at EBAA to continue our journey to... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: ICARUS
By simulating clouds or fog while flying, the device — a lightweight visor that changes opacity — helps pilots practice the critical transition to instrument flight Suppose you’re driving at freeway speeds and suddenly find your view of the road blocked by fog. Suppose you’re piloting an aircraft when that happens. Suppose you’re piloting an... Read more
9-Nov-2023Source: Nuevo León
In order to strengthen public security and the armor of Nuevo León, Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda presented the new “Black Hawk” helicopter, which adds to the eight aircraft that the Civil Force already had. At Police Field No. 1 of the Civil Force in Escobedo, García Sepúlveda highlighted that this helicopter represents the symbol... Read more