21-Jun-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Nordic Aviation Capital (“NAC”), a global leader in regional aircraft leasing, to promote the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft through optimized leasing strategies. The LOI establishes that Eve will have the opportunity to utilize NAC’s global presence and... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) signed a contract for additional MCH101 naval helicopters for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), and it marked the start of a mid-life update (MLU) programme for the type in Japan. The MCH-101 is a license-built version of the Leonardo AW101 helicopter. The signing, which follows the order for... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Dufour Aerospace
Dufour Aerospace, the innovative Swiss eVTOL company, released the final design and design specifications for its Aero2 drone. The Aero2 is an uncrewed, aerial vehicle with a hybrid-electric propulsion system and an aerodynamically-efficient tilt-wing design. The Aero2 is the precursor to the Aero3, a larger tilt-wing aircraft which could support options for uncrewed or crewed... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Enstrom
For more than 30 years, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has been a consistent presence at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year, Enstrom expects to dazzle the crowd of roughly 600,000 visitors again with three new helicopters. EAA AirVenture’s week of festivities begin at sunrise on July 24 and end at sunset on July 30. Guests... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is being awarded 4.6 million EUR state funding to support research and development that will advance all-electric and hybrid-electric aviation. The funding, by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will also support the creation of 20 engineering jobs based at the Rolls-Royce facility in Budapest. The three-year financing... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH) has announced the production of the first three of 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters selected by the Nigerian government earlier this year is underway at their facility in Arizona. The aircraft were chosen to support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in Nigeria and are scheduled to be delivered over the... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on an approach to eVTOL certification. The Letter of Intent highlights both authorities’ intentions to work together to enhance cooperation and increase efficiency in matters relating to the certification of eVTOL. The letter was... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Collins Aerospace
RTX (NYSE: RTX) announced significant progress by Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace on advancing hybrid-electric propulsion through the Scalable Turboelectric Powertrain Technology (STEP-Tech) demonstrator, which completed its first engine run and electrical system integration test. As a modular and scalable demonstrator platform, STEP-Tech is intended for rapid prototyping of distributed propulsion concepts applicable to... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Skyportz
Air taxi infrastructure pioneer, Skyportz today released the design for a revolutionary vertiport to support the rapid deployment of a network of air taxi landing sites globally. These vertiport products are affordable, modular, turn-key solution for smaller property sites wanting to join the Advanced Air Mobility future. Speaking from the Airshow in Paris, Clem Newton-Brown,... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade”) (NASDAQ: BLDE) announced at the 54th International Paris Air Show a significant extension of their long-standing partnership through a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”). This collaboration aims to transform air transportation in Europe, starting with France, by laying the foundation to integrate Eve’s state-of-the-art... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo new orders for two AW169 light intermediate twin helicopters at the 54th International Paris Air Show. One aircraft will be delivered to a local firefighting governmental organization, while the other has been secured for... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Supernal
Supernal LLC (the Company) and GKN Aerospace announced a partnership on the design and build of major aerostructures and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for Supernal’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. The companies will also mature high-rate manufacturing technologies to produce these parts and assembly methods. This marks the second established aerospace manufacturer agreement Supernal... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerard Pau as the Managing Director of RT France and Head of Region for Europe. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years in the aviation industry, Gerard Pau brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Having held various... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Europavia SA, a distributor of Airbus helicopters for platforms and services serving Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, have signed a new purchase contract for six H125 helicopters to be delivered in the following years. The order assures Europavia SA’s customers of the swift availability of H125s, with configurations customised according to... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco) celebrated a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet setting a 200,000 flight hours milestone in operations. The event was celebrated at the Paris Air Show. Mukamalah’s CEO, Khalid Alnatour said: “As the leading corporate operator, Mukamalah is proud... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Aircraft for Urban Air... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Volocopter
ADAC Luftrettung and Volocopter entered a collaboration partnership to customize next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) for rescue services. Two milestone agreements were signed at the Paris Air Show: one to purchase two VoloCity aircraft, and another with the intention of securing 150 additional units of Volocopter’s eVTOLs as part of this collaboration.... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Stellantis N.V. announced progress in their strategic manufacturing partnership at the 2023 Paris Air Show. With construction now well underway on the world’s first high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility located on an approximately 100-acre campus in Covington, Georgia, Stellantis recently increased its strategic shareholding through a series of purchases of Archer... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Black Widow Helicopters
Black Widow Helicopters announced the successful delivery of a Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopter to Trans Aero Ltd. “We are very pleased with the quality of work produced and the professionalism shown by Black Widow Helicopters on such a significant modernization project”, said Kevin Shields, President of Trans Aero Ltd. “Adding a second Black Hawk... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, announced today at Paris Air Show 2023 that the company had signed a basic agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) for cooperation in manufacturing “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (*2). SkyDrive will establish a wholly owned subsidiary (hereinafter “the... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Lilium
The Bao’an District of Shenzhen municipality and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the opening of a regional Lilium headquarters in Bao’an District as a first step in a partnership to establish a safe and sustainable eVTOL service... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Supernal
Supernal LLC (the Company) and Qarbon Aerospace, Inc. announced a partnership to mature component welding techniques for future scaled production of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. This marks the first of two agreements Supernal will announce with established aerospace manufacturers at the Paris Air Show, as the Company works to develop a novel manufacturing process that... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget this week emphasizing the deep and enduring relationship and the ongoing mission readiness and operational success shared by Sikorsky, its workforce in Poland and its commercial and defence customers across Europe. Sikorsky’s history crosses paths with... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), an eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced new specifications and design of its commercial aircraft at the Paris Air Show 2023. The company also announced that it has named the SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft “SKYDRIVE,” the same as that of the company. ■About the Product Series Name SkyDrive names its production... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace was selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH). “This award builds upon and continues a strong business relationship of supplying rotorcraft health monitoring systems to KAI,” said Matt Burns, president & general manager for Avionics with GE Aerospace.... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: SAF Aerogroup
SAF Aerogroup, a global aviation leader, is excited to announce the acquisition of two H225 helicopters from Rotortrade, a trusted global helicopter dealer and distributor. This strategic investment significantly strengthens SAF Aerogroup’s fleet and enhances its capabilities to undertake challenging missions in austere environments. Furthermore, ongoing discussions are currently underway to secure up to 4... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Aero Asset
Aero Asset, the global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, has added three executives to positions within the company. Andrea Winning becomes Market Research Director. Shaun Geng becomes VP of Operations and Tristan Sandor as Senior Director – Mission Critical Services. “These staff additions strengthen Aero Asset’s interaction with clients,” said Aero Asset VP Sales... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a 50/50 joint venture as an agile and lean structure intended to develop a new engine for the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) project. Both partners are convinced that European armed forces need a new 100% European engine... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Safran Electronics & Defense
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has selected Safran Electronics & Defense to supply SkyNaute™ inertial navigation systems for its Generation 6 autonomous, allelectric air taxi. “Wisk is building and certifying the first commercial autonomous aircraft, and the high integrity avionics and software stack that enables it,” said Brian Yutko, CEO of... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: PLANA
PLANA, a developer of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) eVTOL aircraft, and Bluenest(by Globalvia), a pioneer of vertiport infrastructure, have announced a strategic partnership at the Paris Air Show 2023. The partnership aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of AAM and vertiport services and infrastructure, creating a global AAM ecosystem. PLANA is developing CP-01, a... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Air bp
Designed to enhance safety and reliability in airport fuelling operations, Air bp’s award-winning safe2go fuel data platform (formerly known as Airfield Automation) has now been deployed at almost 600 locations across 44 countries around the globe. So, what is it exactly, how does it work and what are the benefits for helicopter operators? The safe2go... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: Rotortrade
The Helicopter Company (THC), a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company in Saudi Arabia, is pleased to announce the complete acquisition of 100% stake in Rotortrade (RT), a trusted global helicopter dealership operating across five continents. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the THC/RT growth and development strategy. This strategic investment will further strengthen... Read more
19-Jun-2023Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has validated its Eco Mode hybrid propulsion system during ground tests in Bordes, France, in preparation for upcoming flight tests on the Airbus Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator. The hybrid electric propulsion mode was tested for the first time in a configuration similar to the one that will be used on the Racer.... Read more
19-Jun-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW) today named the first three suppliers for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Nidec Aerospace LLC, a joint venture between Nidec Corporation and Embraer, will provide the electric propulsion system, BAE Systems will provide an advanced energy storage system and DUC Hélice Propellers will supply the... Read more
19-Jun-2023Source: HAI
Your opportunity to tour US national parks and memorials by air will end if the National Park Service (NPS) has its way. Recent proposed NPS plans, if approved, will eliminate public access to aerial tours over lands administered by the agency. The NPS is proposing air tour management plans (ATMPs) and associated environmental assessments for... Read more
19-Jun-2023Source: HAI
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed—with bipartisan support—a sweeping bill that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and addresses many important safety, workforce, technology, and other issues facing the rotorcraft and other aviation industries. The bill now moves to the House floor for consideration. Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds this first step in securing... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: EASA
EASA and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC Brazil) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to further cooperate on e-VTOL certification. The LOI was signed by the ANAC Brazil Acting President-Director, Tiago Pereira and Luc Tytgat, EASA Strategy and Safety Management Director, on June 14th 2023, during the EASA-FAA Safety Conference in Cologne.... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: SITA
SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, and UrbanV, the Italian vertiport operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a digital-first passenger experience for UrbanV’s vertiports in Rome due to start operations in 2024. From UrbanV’s test vertiport at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, both parties will design, test, and refine a... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: Doroni Aerospace
Doroni Aerospace, the leading innovator in sustainable transportation and urban air mobility, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize personal mobility. The company has successfully completed over 50 test flights of its groundbreaking electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Doroni Aerospace H1, at its state-of-the-art facility. This accomplishment... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is excited to participate in this year’s Rotors ‘n Ribs celebration in Goshen, Indiana on Friday, July 7. The event is considered one of the country’s premier helicopter fly-ins. Helicopter pilots from all over the nation will fly into Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) for the free festival. Enstrom is proud to serve... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: US Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is celebrating 25 years of operations at Air Station Atlantic City, a helicopter unit based at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Since Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City’s creation in 1998, after Air Station Brooklyn and Air Station Cape May merged, the southern New... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: HAI
At the invitation of NASA, Helicopter Association International (HAI) will participate in a two-day interoperability simulation tabletop exercise Jun. 14–15 at the Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California. The event will feature the inclusion of urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft into air traffic management (ATM) and air traffic control (ATC) planning. Representing HAI and... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW) and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. The announcement is an important first step as both companies will be working with local and state officials, infrastructure, energy and technology providers... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: Ecocopter
In Chile, since the end of 2014 Ecocopter is operating in the transfer of personnel and cargo for Enap’s oil platforms located in the Magallanes region. The company has been developing offshore flights to the Strait facilities, and the fleet complies with all the requirements established by the Chilean aeronautical authority and the norms and... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: Sweet Helicopters
As the official helicopter service provider for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2017, Sweet Helicopters takes its responsibility seriously to transport passengers to and from the racetrack. Safety and efficiency are always top priority. “Each year, we work to further streamline our procedures, making for an even more convenient flight experience for our passengers,” said... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has announced the strengthening of its team with the appointment of Eric Kataoka as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and the promotion of Nigel Leishman to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This follows the recent investment in LCI by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. (SMFL). Kataoka was previously SMFL’s General... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: Bristow Helicopters
The Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy and an inscribed Breitling watch was presented by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the Air League’s Annual Reception Ceremony at the House of Commons London on the 14 June 2023. The Award is sponsored by Bristow Helicopters and Breitling (UK). The 2023 award for rescues carried out in... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: PHI
PHI MRO Services, a leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, is excited to announce its partnership with GPMS International, Inc. as a Certified Installer of Foresight MX—the industry’s leading predictive Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Rotor Track and Balance (RTB) platform. With this partnership, PHI MRO Services will install the... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: HAI
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed—with bipartisan support—a sweeping bill that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and addresses many important safety, workforce, technology, and other issues facing the rotorcraft and other aviation industries. The bill now moves to the House floor for consideration. Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds this first step in securing... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: AHMEC
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) offers a day of fun during its FamilyFest on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The annual event loaded with activities galore aims to delight visitors of all ages. Highlighting FamilyFest will be a presentation and demonstration by Torque, a Belgian Malinois who holds the world’s... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: VFS
More than 40 of the world’s leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will be speaking at the 17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS). The event will once again be held online and in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22–23, 2023 — the weekend prior to the... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is launching a survey on the use of active carbon monoxide (CO) detectors for members of the General Aviation (GA) community in the UK. Feedback gathered through this survey will help to shape the future use of these devices and how they could be used in piston engine aircraft. Evidence... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Air bp
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen and electric all have a role to play in the decarbonisation of aviation. SAF is vitally important as it can address decarbonisation of fuel over its lifecycle, and this is now available to be used in all turbine engines including in mid and long-range aircraft. Therefore, understanding the feedstock landscape... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced it will present at the 2023 J.P. Morgan Energy, Power & Renewables Conference on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, where it will also issue select financial guidance for 2024. Bristow’s President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Bradshaw is scheduled to... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer. Nolen’s expertise in aviation safety and flight operations, along with his deep passion and excitement for advanced air mobility, will further strengthen Archer’s ability to successfully commercialize urban air mobility at scale. “Billy is an incredible leader... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Air Methods
It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care.... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW) will make its first appearance after becoming a public company at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget later this month. The company comes to Paris after a successful year that includes the industry’s largest order backlog (2,770 orders) for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft,... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: IBAC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) recently conducted its annual International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) Standards Board meeting prior to EBACE last month. IBAC welcomes Lou Sorrentino, CEO, AVMASSI as the new IS-BAH Standards Board Chair and two new members for 2023-2024, and thanks returning board members for their continued service. New members... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight will build a new helicopter and jet base on the Sunshine Coast, following the announcement of more than $586 million in additional Government funding over the next ten years, for the state-wide aeromedical service. “Our government is committed to providing free, world class health care no matter where you live in Queensland,” Queensland Premier... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Stellantis N.V. will attend the 54th edition of the 2023 Paris Air Show, starting June 19, 2023, to share progress toward scaling manufacturing of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft as Archer prepares for planned commercialization in 2025. Archer’s Midnight aircraft will be the featured eVTOL aircraft at the Paris Air Show, positioned in... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam (Air Evac) announced that its newest air medical transport base in Laurel County is now in service. Located in the city of London, the base will provide emergency air medical services to the London micropolitan area and the surrounding regions. “We are proud to be increasing access to lifesaving air medical... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: Skydio
Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, announced the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted Skydio an unprecedented, nationwide approval to remotely fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Representing one of the most advanced regulatory approvals in the world, the approval enables streamlined BVLOS operations using Skydio... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: IBAC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and Aviation Safety Solutions, have launched a new online educational offering, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Protocol Standardization (IPS) course. The new programme is designed for business aircraft operators, safety managers, and auditors seeking knowledge of the IS-BAO protocols via a user-friendly, self-paced format. Andrew Karas,... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: Volatus Infrastructure
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC announced that they signed a multifaceted agreement with the Florida-based urban air mobility (UAM) showroom and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) dealership company Aeroauto. Volatus will provide global vertiport and charging station solutions for the Aeroauto eVTOL sales and services centers. “This is a unique opportunity for us to collaborate with... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: STARS
Following an extensive search by the society’s volunteer board of directors, STARS announced that Katherine Emberly will join the organization as president & CEO, effective Sept. 15, 2023. “Effectively leading an organization like STARS takes strong business acumen and experience building and leading highly skilled, geographically distributed teams in a 24×7, mission-critical and high-risk environment.”... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: Spidertracks
Arcadea Group, a growth-oriented, long-hold investor in vertical SaaS businesses, is thrilled to announce the strategic merger of Air Maestro and Spidertracks. Air Maestro, a leading SaaS provider of critical safety management systems, flight operations, and training solutions, has been supporting aviation operators since 2005. Its comprehensive Operational and Safety Management System is trusted by... Read more
13-Jun-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
An Airbus H125 helicopter belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co., Ltd (SGST) has successfully used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for a flight demonstration at Hefei Shiwan Airport in China. This is the first helicopter flight using SAF in China, marking an important milestone in the development of low-carbon aviation in Chinese aeronautics. The H125, which is... Read more
12-Jun-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics today announced that Jean Auclair has joined the company’s leadership team as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jean, an experienced CPA and CFO, previously led the financial affairs of numerous innovative companies. Jean’s appointment will help Loft Dynamics with their increased global expansion. This expansion, and their recent rebranding from VRM Switzerland... Read more
12-Jun-2023Source: Optima Aero
Optima Aero, a global leader specializing in the supply of refurbished helicopter parts and engines, has entered into an agreement with Uniflight Global LLC, a significant player in the American aftermarket sector, to buy its assets located in Grand Prairie, Texas. The creation of Optima Aero USA aligns with the growth strategy of the Canadian... Read more
12-Jun-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its third annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition. Auburn University took first place, University of Maryland took second and McGill University took third: Place University Location Team Cash Prize 1st Auburn University Auburn, Alabama, USA Vehicle Systems, Dynamics & Design Laboratory (VSDDL) $2,000 2nd... Read more
12-Jun-2023Source: Air Methods
Where seconds make all the difference in saving a life, the TriState CareFlight team trains regularly with first responders to be prepared to meet any emergent situation, no matter the time of year, for both residents and visitors. With boating season in full swing, the TriState CareFlight team collaborated with multiple law enforcement, fire, and... Read more
12-Jun-2023Source: HITGlobal
HITGLOBAL with our partner in the region Phyll Technology Innovation were chosen to train TAI engineers in the following courses: Bell 412 Overhaul, Advanced Field Maintenance, and Bell 412 EP to Epi Differences. HTIGlobal and Phyll International Thank our customer TAI for contracting us to train their technical staff. TAI is Thailand’s aircraft repair and... Read more
9-Jun-2023Source: Homeland Security
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Ron Johnson (R-WI), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. The bill will renew and expand existing authorities – which are... Read more
9-Jun-2023Source: XTEND
XTEND – the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system that is revolutionizing ‘human to machine’ interaction, has acquired Performance Rotors, the Singapore-based leading drone inspection specialists, in a move that will boost XTEND’s ability to offer human-guided, remote interactive operations in a range of inspection scenarios, and grow its global business. Financial terms of the transaction... Read more
9-Jun-2023Source: UAVOS
UAVOS Inc. has been selected by Bayanat, a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, to deliver its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for a wide variety of applications including aerial photography and perimeter control. The UAS consists of two UVH 25EL unmanned autonomous helicopters powered by electric motors, a ground control station and various sensor payloads... Read more
