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Lilium and AJW Group Form Strategic Collaboration on Material Management

Lilium and AJW Group Form Strategic Collaboration on Material Management

29-Jan-2024Source: Lilium

AJW Group (“AJW”), a world-leading independent aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, and Lilium N.V (Nasdaq: LILM) developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, have signed an agreement to develop global material services and distribution to support the Lilium Jet’s global aircraft operations and Lilium’s Aftermarket Services Business.... Read more

NASA Autonomous Flight Software Successfully Used in Air Taxi Stand-Ins

NASA Autonomous Flight Software Successfully Used in Air Taxi Stand-Ins

29-Jan-2024Source: NASA

In late October, two research helicopters from the manufacturer Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, made a dozen test flights over Long Island Sound, Connecticut taking care to avoid other aircraft in the area around them. Except the ordinary-looking helicopters were flying autonomously – guided by NASA-designed software – and those other aircraft were virtual, part... Read more

EHang Expands to Shenzhen Luohu District

EHang Expands to Shenzhen Luohu District

29-Jan-2024Source: EHang

EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company announced that, following the strategic partnership with the Shenzhen Bao’an District Government, EHang is expanding and strengthening presence in Shenzhen’s low-altitude economy sector. EHang has forged a strategic partnership with the Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television,... Read more

ITPS welcomes new Rotary Wing Flight Test Instructor

ITPS welcomes new Rotary Wing Flight Test Instructor

29-Jan-2024Source: ITPS

ITPS welcomes David Ostler this week as a Rotary Wing Flight Test Instructor! David is an Australian test pilot with over 20 years’ flight test experience in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and civil industry, with over 4000 hours flying experience on over 50 aircraft types. In deciding to join ITPS, David was “impressed with... Read more

Airbus Helicopters to set up H125 final assembly line in India

Airbus Helicopters to set up H125 final assembly line in India

26-Jan-2024Source: Airbus

In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will produce Airbus’ best-selling H125 helicopter from its civil range for India and export to some of the neighbouring countries. The... Read more

Omni celebrates one year of operations in Guyana

Omni celebrates one year of operations in Guyana

26-Jan-2024Source: Omni

In just one year of operations, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc, a strategic collaboration with Roraima Airways, has achieved remarkable milestones, safely transporting over 50,000 passengers with an average of 200 flights per month. Operating from Eugene F. Correia International Airport with a fleet of 6 modern helicopters, Omni has grown its workforce to over 80... Read more

China’s AC313A starts cold-weather flight tests

China’s AC313A starts cold-weather flight tests

26-Jan-2024Source: Xinhua Net

China’s independently-developed AC313A large civil helicopter has embarked on its cold-weather flight tests, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The AC313A has recently conducted multiple subjects during its first cold-weather flight test mission at an airport in Mohe, China’s northernmost city, said the AVIC, the country’s leading aircraft maker. See Full Story.... Read more

Lufttransport wins Equinor offshore SAR contract with AW139

Lufttransport wins Equinor offshore SAR contract with AW139

25-Jan-2024Source: Lufttransport

Lufttransport RW AS is excited to announce a favourable outcome after a thorough tender process for the SAR AW139 Troll-Oseberg area with Equinor, with operations out from Bergen Airport Flesland. “We are thrilled to have been chosen by Equinor for this service, one of the pillars for emergency preparedness on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).... Read more

UK CAA looks at vertiport design proposals

UK CAA looks at vertiport design proposals

25-Jan-2024Source: UK CAA

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation on design proposals for vertiports at existing aerodromes, paving the way for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft operations in the United Kingdom. Vertiports are sites used for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of VTOL aircraft. With hundreds of airfields dotted across the UK, a... Read more

Queensland Police introduces EC135 ops ahead of fleet switch to Bell 429

Queensland Police introduces EC135 ops ahead of fleet switch to Bell 429

25-Jan-2024Source: ABC News

Police forced to grapple with a spate of dramatic stolen car offences in Townsville finally have encrypted radios and a dedicated helicopter to fight crime from the sky. Longstanding calls for aerial support in the north Queensland city intensified last month after almost 80 vehicles were stolen within a week. The Queensland government has announced... Read more

Joby to Install First Electric Air Taxi Charger in NYC

Joby to Install First Electric Air Taxi Charger in NYC

25-Jan-2024Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Helo Holdings, Inc., (“HHI”), to install the first air taxi charger in the greater New York City region at the company’s heliport in Kearny, New Jersey, located just a... Read more

EASA published 2024 edition of European Plan for Aviation Safety

EASA published 2024 edition of European Plan for Aviation Safety

25-Jan-2024Source: EASA

The European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) is a pivotal component of the European Commission’s strategic vision for aviation safety. It outlines the strategic priorities for aviation safety and environmental protection, the primary safety risks and other issues affecting the European aviation safety system, as well as the necessary measures to mitigate those. Designed as the Regional... Read more

Bristow Enters Into New Long-term Equipment Financing for up to £55M

Bristow Enters Into New Long-term Equipment Financing for up to £55M

25-Jan-2024Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) and its subsidiaries announced that it has entered into a new twelve-year secured equipment financing for an aggregate amount up to £55 million with a syndicate of banks led by National Westminster Bank Plc (“NatWest”). The proceeds from the financing will be used to support Bristow’s capital commitments related to... Read more

Clay Lacy Aviation and Overair partner to bring AAM to Southern California

Clay Lacy Aviation and Overair partner to bring AAM to Southern California

25-Jan-2024Source: 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 new strategic collaboration with leading private jet management company, fixed-base operator (FBO), and infrastructure developer Clay Lacy Aviation to establish emission-free, ultra-quiet electric aviation operations throughout the Southern California region. The companies... Read more

Coulson Aviation receives Transport Canada ATO approval

Coulson Aviation receives Transport Canada ATO approval

25-Jan-2024Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation, a world leader in aerial firefighting, has received Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO)  approval, making it the first aviation company approved to provide training in aircraft structures and one of 20 ATOs across Canada. Coulson’s ATO allows the company to train students toward their Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) license at no... Read more

Airbus Helicopters and Heligo sign services contract for H145 fleet

Airbus Helicopters and Heligo sign services contract for H145 fleet

25-Jan-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus has signed an HCare Initial contract, a comprehensive by-the-hour services contract with Heligo Charter Private Limited for six Airbus H145 helicopters deployed for offshore and onshore operations in India. Under this five-year contract, Heligo will benefit from Airbus’ HCare Initial program, which will give the operator the freedom to replace scheduled and unscheduled components... Read more

Nara Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture sign agreements for Subaru B412EPX

Nara Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture sign agreements for Subaru B412EPX

25-Jan-2024Source: Bell

The number of SUBARU BELL 412EPX helicopters in Japan is set to increase after both Nara Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture signed purchase agreements for two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters with Subaru Corporation. The two prefectures currently utilize the BELL 412EP. The transition to the SUBARU BELL 412EPX was a beneficial next step, considering the commonalities... Read more

LCI launches LCI Analytics

LCI launches LCI Analytics

24-Jan-2024Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company, has launched a new independent division dedicated to high quality advisory, consultancy and research services. LCI Analytics will initially cover mission critical rotorcraft and advanced air mobility operations across sectors including energy, emergency medical services (EMS), and search and rescue (SAR). It will publish regular, in-depth research and forecasts, and... Read more

Airbus Helicopters shows sales performance of 2023

Airbus Helicopters shows sales performance of 2023

24-Jan-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

In 2023, Airbus Helicopters logged 410 gross orders (net: 393), highlighting a steady market recovery with a strong performance this year for the light twin and medium twin helicopters. Orders came from 179 customers in 47 countries. The Company delivered 346 helicopters in 2023, resulting in a preliminary 54% share of the civil and parapublic market. “Airbus Helicopters’ order intake in... Read more

Skyfly and AeroVolt plan first UK airfield-to-airfield eVTOL flight with recharging

Skyfly and AeroVolt plan first UK airfield-to-airfield eVTOL flight with recharging

24-Jan-2024Source: Skyfly

Skyfly will work with electric aircraft charging company AeroVolt to conduct the UK’s first airfield-to-airfield eVTOL flight in 2024, exclusively using AeroVolt’s operational public charging network. The Axe eVTOL boasts an impressive range of 100 miles in a fully electric configuration or 300 miles in a hybrid configuration – far more than most other private... Read more

French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters

French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters

24-Jan-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024. Of these 42 helicopters, 36 are destined for the French rescue and emergency response agency, Sécurité Civile, while the French law enforcement agency, Gendarmerie Nationale, will use... Read more

Aero Asset release Heli Market Trends 2023 Single-Engine Edition

Aero Asset release Heli Market Trends 2023 Single-Engine Edition

24-Jan-2024Source: Aero Asset

Aero Asset, a global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, announced the release of Heli Market Trends 2023 Single-Engine edition. This report features proprietary market intelligence and analysis of the global preowned single-engine helicopter market. “In 2023, pricing for single-engine helicopters remained strong even though retail sales volume reached its lowest level in three years,”... Read more

Rotorcorp warns Robinson operators of Lycoming backlog implications

Rotorcorp warns Robinson operators of Lycoming backlog implications

23-Jan-2024Source: HeliHub.com

During a coordinating and status call with Lycoming, Rotorcorp recently learned that lead times for new orders of critical engines and cylinders for the R22 and R44 fleet are getting worse — not better. The Georgia-based supplier of parts, overhaul kits, engines, and components for Robinson helicopters were told that customers should now account for... Read more

Archer expands with leaders hired from both Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines

Archer expands with leaders hired from both Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines

23-Jan-2024Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced two key hires who bring decades of additional aviation experience to the company. Long-time private aviation executive, Miles Rogers, has joined Archer as its Senior Vice President, Head  of Marketing and Sterling Gerdes has joined Archer as its Product... Read more

HAI Announces 2024 Candidates For Board Of Directors

HAI Announces 2024 Candidates For Board Of Directors

23-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the candidates for this year’s election to the HAI Board of Directors. If elected, each director will serve a term of three years beginning Jul. 1, 2024. Candidates for the TWO Helicopter Operator—Commercial positions: Brian Jorgenson Timberline Helicopters Sandpoint, Idaho, USA Rick Kenin Boston MedFlight Bedford, Massachusetts,... Read more

Vertical Aerospace founder invests a further $50M in company

Vertical Aerospace founder invests a further $50M in company

23-Jan-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, announces that it has secured $50 million in committed funding from founder, majority owner and CEO, Stephen Fitzpatrick. The investment provides the platform for further funding rounds and extends Vertical’s projected cash runway into Q2 2025, supporting the continued... Read more

Enstrom will be at Heli-Expo 2024

Enstrom will be at Heli-Expo 2024

23-Jan-2024Source: Enstrom

Time is running out to register for the world’s largest annual helicopter trade show. HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 is set to run from February 26-29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Enstrom representatives are excited to join more than 14,000 industry professionals for a week full of networking opportunities and educational courses. You’ll find... Read more

Archer Aviation and NASA Sign Space Act Agreement

Archer Aviation and NASA Sign Space Act Agreement

22-Jan-2024Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for Advanced Air Mobility... Read more

Gama Aviation acquisition of Specialist Aviation Services making good progress

Gama Aviation acquisition of Specialist Aviation Services making good progress

22-Jan-2024Source: Jeremy Parkin

The CEOs of Gama Aviation and Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) gave an exclusive update with HeliHub.com late yesterday.  Marwan Khalek of Gama Aviation and Luke Farajallah of SAS advised that the process of Gama Aviation acquiring the SAS business is progressing well, and their expectation is that it will be concluded shortly via a pre-pack process. ... Read more

Kaman to be acquired by private equity firm for $1.8 Billion

Kaman to be acquired by private equity firm for $1.8 Billion

22-Jan-2024Source: Kaman

Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) (“Kaman” or the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arcline Investment Management, L.P. (“Arcline”), a growth-oriented private equity firm with deep experience investing in technology-driven, meaningful-to-the-world industrial businesses, in an all-cash transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $1.8 billion. Upon completion of... Read more

CHC Announces Four Year Contract Extension with OKEA

CHC Announces Four Year Contract Extension with OKEA

22-Jan-2024Source: CHC

CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter, the global helicopter services company specialising in transportation and search and rescue operations, is today proud to announce it has secured a four year contract extension with OKEA on behalf of the Draugen license, a leading mid- to late-life operator on the Norwegian continental shelf, until... Read more

Heli-Expo 2024 Adds Training Course for Air Medical Teams

Heli-Expo 2024 Adds Training Course for Air Medical Teams

22-Jan-2024Source: HAI

As part of a continuous program to improve Professional Education Courses offered at HAI HELI-EXPO®, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the addition of the Air Methods Ascend Advanced Airway Training class with Cadaver Lab at the upcoming show in Anaheim, California. “The air medical crew is a team, and it’s important for... Read more

Italian Carabinieri takes delivery of AW169M

Italian Carabinieri takes delivery of AW169M

22-Jan-2024Source: Leonardo

Italy’s Carabinieri takes a further step forward in the framework of their helicopter fleet modernization, taking delivery of their sixth Leonardo AW169M. Visiting the Leonardo’s Vergiate final assembly line facility yesterday, Carabinieri’s General Commander Lieutenant General Teo Luzi had a chance to get an update on the progress made in the service’s modernization programme and... Read more

Horizon Aircraft enters LOI to sell $250M of Cavorite X7 eVTOL to JetSetGo of India

Horizon Aircraft enters LOI to sell $250M of Cavorite X7 eVTOL to JetSetGo of India

22-Jan-2024Source: Horizon Aircraft

New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a leading hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with JetSetGo, a regional air operator servicing multiple mission profiles. This LOI allows JetSetGo to purchase 50... Read more

VFS Announces Speakers, Agenda For eVTOL Symposium

VFS Announces Speakers, Agenda For eVTOL Symposium

22-Jan-2024Source: VFS

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight technology, announces that its annual conference on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will be the world’s largest event ever on the emerging industry. This 11th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium — being held Feb. 6–8 in Santa Clara, California,... Read more

Kawasaki K-Racer-X2 UAV demonstrates 200kg useful load

Kawasaki K-Racer-X2 UAV demonstrates 200kg useful load

19-Jan-2024Source: Kawasaki

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has successfully tested the K-RACER-X2 unmanned demonstration helicopter at the Fukushima Robot Test Field’s Namie Runway. The test demonstrated the useful load capacity of 200kg, the largest ever flown by an unmanned aircraft developed in Japan. The K-RACER will be used to help solve social issues through... Read more

EHA appoints new Chairman, Vice Chair and Technical and Safety Executive

EHA appoints new Chairman, Vice Chair and Technical and Safety Executive

19-Jan-2024Source: EHA

EHA has elected Swedish national Fredrik Kämpfe as its new Chairman for two years. The EHA is the umbrella organization for the European helicopter industry. Fredrik currently serves as Director of Industry Affairs for the Swedish Aviation Industry Group SAIG, a member of the EHA. SAIG is an industry association representing some 85 Swedish aviation companies... Read more

HAI awards Salute To Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

HAI awards Salute To Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

19-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Anthony “Tony” Cosimano is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. This award, sponsored by Bell, salutes excellence in management and leadership and is granted to an individual for long and significant service to the international vertical aviation community. It will be... Read more

Atlantic Aviation and Archer Aviation Align to Develop eVTOL Infrastructure 

Atlantic Aviation and Archer Aviation Align to Develop eVTOL Infrastructure 

19-Jan-2024Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Atlantic Aviation, a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) network and aviation services provider, announced the recent signing of an MOU focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern... Read more

Omni trains Guyana´s first SAR Rear Crew

Omni trains Guyana´s first SAR Rear Crew

19-Jan-2024Source: Omni Helicopters

Omni Helicopters officially selected six Guyanese nationals to become Search & Rescue (SAR) Rear Crew with additional aviation security roles. The team have commenced training with the primary role as Rear Crew to work as part of the team supporting the SAR Helicopter responding to emergency situations that may result in saving lives and delivering... Read more

Bell Showcases the Bell 505 at Conservation Convention

Bell Showcases the Bell 505 at Conservation Convention

19-Jan-2024Source: Bell

At Bell, we understand the importance of wildlife conservation through providing top-of-the-line aircraft to operators who keep preserving the ecosystem at the heart of every mission. At this year’s Dallas Safari Club Convention and Sporting Expo, Bell is showcasing its premier aircraft that is used by public safety operators and conservationist throughout the world that... Read more

VFS to hold eVTOL Symposium Next Month

VFS to hold eVTOL Symposium Next Month

19-Jan-2024Source: VFS

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight technology, announces today that its annual conference on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will be the world’s largest event ever on the emerging industry. This 11th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium — being held Feb. 6–8 in Santa Clara,... Read more

Airbus Helicopters expand UAS portfolio with Aerovel purchase

Airbus Helicopters expand UAS portfolio with Aerovel purchase

19-Jan-2024Source: Aerovel

Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over... Read more

Fórsa and Irish Airline Pilots’ Association reach agreement with Bristow

Fórsa and Irish Airline Pilots’ Association reach agreement with Bristow

19-Jan-2024Source: Bristow

Bristow Ireland Limited, Fórsa, and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) have reached an agreement which will enable a smooth transition of all search and rescue (SAR) pilots and technical crew from the current operator to Bristow Ireland Limited. The comprehensive agreement between Bristow Ireland Limited, Fórsa, and IALPA was reached in December and captures... Read more

HAI names Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award winner

HAI names Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award winner

19-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Becker Helicopter Services Director of Maintenance Michael “Yippy” Yip is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award. This award, presented by Rolls-Royce, recognizes an individual for longstanding excellence in rotorcraft maintenance, maintenance instruction or supervision, or a single significant contribution to rotorcraft maintenance.... Read more

XPeng launches eVTOL flying car at CES 2024

XPeng launches eVTOL flying car at CES 2024

19-Jan-2024Source: XPeng

XPENG AEROHT, the largest flying car company in Asia, is delighted to announce that its revolutionary ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ modular flying car will become available to pre-order in 2024 Q4, with delivery to individual users commencing in 2025 Q4. The unique vehicle boasts a two-part design, seamlessly switching between terrestrial and aerial modes. The air... Read more

Santa Barbara County Approves 5-Year Contract with CALSTAR

Santa Barbara County Approves 5-Year Contract with CALSTAR

12-Jan-2024Source: Noozhawk

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a five-year air ambulance services contract with CALSTAR, the company that responds to major-injury incidents and transports patients to local hospitals by helicopter. See Full Story.... Read more

SkyDrive to develop eVTOL operations in Indian State of Gujarat

SkyDrive to develop eVTOL operations in Indian State of Gujarat

12-Jan-2024Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signature of a Strategic Partnership Agreement to cooperate enabling the future of eVTOL aircraft operations in the State of Gujarat in India. With the agreement, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and SkyDrive will explore the settings of the... Read more

Bell Boeing awarded $23M contract for continued flight test support for V-22

Bell Boeing awarded $23M contract for continued flight test support for V-22

12-Jan-2024Source: US DoD

Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $23,305,660 cost-plus-fixed-fee, level of effort modification (P00016) to an order (N0001921F0008) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises an option to provide continued flight test support for the V-22 Osprey aircraft for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the government... Read more

SkyDrive secures additional funding from Suzuki

SkyDrive secures additional funding from Suzuki

12-Jan-2024Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced that it secured additional funding in its Series C round through a third-party allotment of new shares to Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”). This will accelerate the development and manufacturing of our eVTOL aircraft. (*1)Air Mobility is also called “eVTOL aircraft” which... Read more

Odys Aviation and Aramex to develop unmanned cargo ops in UAE and Oman

Odys Aviation and Aramex to develop unmanned cargo ops in UAE and Oman

12-Jan-2024Source: Odys Aviation

Odys Aviation, a sustainable aviation company building hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a market-leading provider of express delivery and logistics services to the Middle East and other emerging economies, today announced a partnership to develop cargo operations in the UAE, Oman and further afield in the region. Odys Aviation’s... Read more

AOPA calls on FAA to establish safe pathway to BVLOS operations

AOPA calls on FAA to establish safe pathway to BVLOS operations

12-Jan-2024Source: AOPA

While the FAA develops regulatory language intended to govern beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), AOPA has been working with industry partners to ensure these new rules allow for safe integration and do not have a negative impact on general aviation. Specifically, AOPA has been adamant that there not... Read more

HAI names Salute to Excellence Safety Award recipient

HAI names Salute to Excellence Safety Award recipient

12-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Five-Alpha Founder and President Rex Alexander is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Safety Award. The award, sponsored by BLR Aerospace, recognizes outstanding contributions in the promotion of safety and safety awareness throughout the international vertical aviation community. It will be presented Feb. 26,... Read more

HAI awards Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award

HAI awards Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award

12-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team at Children’s Health in Dallas is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award. The award recognizes the efforts of an individual, group, or organization that, through a particular activity or contributions over time, has advanced the use of helicopters... Read more

HAI awards Salute to Excellence  Humanitarian Service Award

HAI awards Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award

11-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Rainbow Helicopters is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award. The award, sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, honors the person or persons who best demonstrate the value of rotorcraft to the communities in which they operate by providing aid to those... Read more

Sirius Aviation unveils world’s first hydrogen VTOL aircraft

Sirius Aviation unveils world’s first hydrogen VTOL aircraft

11-Jan-2024Source: Sirius Aviation

Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation AG, proudly unveils the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft; crafted and designed in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks and Sauber Group. This marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation and highlights Sirius Aviation AG’s steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety. The Sirius Jet, an... Read more

HAI announce Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award winner

HAI announce Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award winner

11-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Helicopter Division Chief Pilot Andrew Edgerton is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award. This award, sponsored by MD Helicopters, recognizes an individual or organization that has contributed to the promotion and advancement of rotorcraft in support of... Read more

Spanish Government invests in UAM developer Crisalion Mobility

Spanish Government invests in UAM developer Crisalion Mobility

11-Jan-2024Source: Crisalion Mobility

Crisalion Mobility,  formerly UMILES Next, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable, has been selected by CDTI Innovación (Centre for Technology Development and Innovation), under its Innvierte programme, and by Cuyam (Grupo Valdemira) to receive a total investment of €5.4 million. CDTI Innovación is a Spanish public... Read more

Fraport and Lilium to develop commercial eVTOL network

Fraport and Lilium to develop commercial eVTOL network

11-Jan-2024Source: Lilium

Airport operator Fraport and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced their strategic collaboration to explore required planning and approval steps for state-of-the-art infrastructure for the implementation of commercial eVTOL operations at airports. Fraport is active at 30 international airports across four continents. The partnership will start... Read more

Drone Delivery Canada approved for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation

Drone Delivery Canada approved for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation

10-Jan-2024Source: Drone Delivery Canada

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A3DP5Y) or (Frankfurt: ABBA.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is proud to announce that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (“BVLOS”) flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a significant milestone in the development of its drone delivery capabilities... Read more

Italian Carabinieri deploys Trakka TLX Searchlight on AW169 fleet

Italian Carabinieri deploys Trakka TLX Searchlight on AW169 fleet

10-Jan-2024Source: Trakka Systems

Trakka Systems, a leading provider of mission-critical vision technology for law enforcement and government agencies,  announced the successful deployment of its TrakkaBeam® TLX high-intensity searchlight on the AW169M helicopters used by the Carabinieri national police force of Italy. The Italian Carabinieri have received 5 AW169M’s and the option for 11 additional helicopters in the same configuration.... Read more

Supernal Debuts eVTOL Product Concept at CES 2024

Supernal Debuts eVTOL Product Concept at CES 2024

10-Jan-2024Source: Supernal

Supernal LLC — Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company — unveiled S-A2, its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle product concept at CES 2024. The pilot-plus-four-passenger vehicle marks the latest milestone in Supernal’s roadmap to commercialize safe, efficient and affordable everyday passenger air travel. S-A2 builds on the Company’s vision concept, S-A1,... Read more

MD Helicopters Reports Record Orders For 2023

MD Helicopters Reports Record Orders For 2023

10-Jan-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) proudly announces record orders for the fiscal year 2023. The company experienced an increase in demand, resulting in the highest number of annual orders since 2008. MD Helicopters credits this accomplishment to its renewed commitment to customer satisfaction, enhancing aftermarket services, and striving for excellence in both the military and commercial... Read more

HAI announce Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award winner

HAI announce Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award winner

10-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Chinook Helicopters CEO Catherine Press as the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award. This award, presented by Hill Air Corporation, recognizes superlative contributions by a helicopter flight instructor or a UAS flight instructor in upholding high standards... Read more

HAI announce Salute to Excellence winner of Communications Award

HAI announce Salute to Excellence winner of Communications Award

10-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Rotor Pro magazine Production Team Leader/Videographer Bryan Matuskey as the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Communications Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization achieving the most creative and distinct dissemination of information about the vertical aviation industry. It will be presented on Feb. 26,... Read more

HAI announce Salute To Excellence Pilot Of The Year

HAI announce Salute To Excellence Pilot Of The Year

9-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Michael Sagely, senior pilot with the Air Operations unit of the Los Angeles County (California) Fire Department (LACFD), is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot or UAS... Read more

HAI announce Salute to Excellence winners of Zuccaro Land & Live Award

HAI announce Salute to Excellence winners of Zuccaro Land & Live Award

9-Jan-2024Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Capts. Steve Buhagiar and David Sidorski as recipients of the Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award. This award, presented by HAI in honor of Zuccaro, recognizes outstanding aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, and/or coordinated actions performed by a helicopter pilot(s), flight crew member(s),... Read more

Gama Aviation in discussions to acquire Specialist Aviation Services

Gama Aviation in discussions to acquire Specialist Aviation Services

8-Jan-2024Source: Gama Aviation

Gama Aviation have this morning issued the following statement to the stock market. The Board of Gama Aviation is aware of industry market speculation and confirms that it is in discussions to acquire the business of Specialist Aviation Services Limited (“Specialist”). Specialist is a UK-based provider of helicopter emergency medical services (“HEMS”) and aircraft repairs... Read more

Enstrom Announces 2024 Maintenance Training Dates

Enstrom Announces 2024 Maintenance Training Dates

8-Jan-2024Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the official dates for its 2024 maintenance training classes. The dates are as follows: Piston June 3-7 September 23-27 Turbine June 10-14 September 30-October 4 Each course will run for five days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mechanics and pilots who join Enstrom’s training... Read more

Joby and Clay Lacy partner for first Air Taxi Charger in SoCal

Joby and Clay Lacy partner for first Air Taxi Charger in SoCal

8-Jan-2024Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’s first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA. The installation of electrical infrastructure to support Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System... Read more

KAI signs second LAH contract worth $1.06 Billion

KAI signs second LAH contract worth $1.06 Billion

8-Jan-2024Source: Korea Aerospace Industries

KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries Co., Ltd.) announced on the 27th A contract was signed with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the second mass production project for the Army’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) worth approximately 1.4 trillion won. This contract includes integrated system support elements such as LAH aircraft, technical manuals, and follow-up technical support.... Read more

Horizon Aircraft Announces Board of Directors for Post-Merger Public Company

Horizon Aircraft Announces Board of Directors for Post-Merger Public Company

8-Jan-2024Source: Horizon Aircraft

Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)(Nasdaq: PTHR), announced its Board of Directors, effective... Read more

EASA launches first survey for drone manufacturers

EASA launches first survey for drone manufacturers

8-Jan-2024Source: EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the first survey for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers (drones and kits) to assess the existing trends and future growth of the drone domain on the EU civil market. This information will be used to support the future development of the regulatory material on UAS. EASA... Read more

Nova Scotia to Purchase 4 New Water Bombers

Nova Scotia to Purchase 4 New Water Bombers

8-Jan-2024Source: Nova Scotia

The Province is taking advantage of federal funding to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers. “Being prepared for emergencies such as wildfires is critical to protecting communities and Nova Scotians. That’s why we’re considering all options and are upgrading our fleet of helicopters to ensure we can manage wildfires in the future,” said... Read more

WAI Board Selects New CEO

WAI Board Selects New CEO

8-Jan-2024Source: WAI

The Women in Aviation International (WAI) board of directors is pleased to announce Lynda Coffman will join WAI as CEO on January 22, 2024. She will lead the future business development and strategic direction of the 17,000-member strong nonprofit organization while partnering with the board of directors and overseeing staff and daily operations. Most recently,... Read more

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