28-Nov-2022
A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive and environmentally friendly provision of transport services in Austria. Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is not only one of the most punctual, but also one of the safest railways in Europe. A recently signed... Read more
28-Nov-2022Source: ITPS Canada
ITPS Canada is proud to announce a pledge to be 100% carbon neutral for 2022 and beyond. To help achieve their environmental goals, ITPS (International Test Pilots School) has partnered with LivClean, a top-ranked carbon offset retailer. Through the partnership, ITPS’s carbon offset purchase will support the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project, located inside the... Read more
28-Nov-2022Source: Entrol
Entrol is manufacturing a H39 FNPT II MCC based on the AW139 together with Ussat Inzhener, an engineering company based in Turkmenistan. This device will be installed in Turkmenistan Airlines’ premises in Ashgabat by summer 2023 and will improve the training offered to their pilots by the Airline. This AW139 based simulator will be equipped... Read more
27-Nov-2022
Five people lost their lives when a helicopter crashed into a heavily wooded area during a fire reconnaissance flight. Those killed included the 71-year-old pilot and a 54-year-old mechanic, who were initially believed to be the only two people on board. Rescue workers later found three more bodies – one of a person in their 20s... Read more
27-Nov-2022
Two persons on board – named here as Alexander Kurylev (pilot) and his brother Dmitry – lost their lives in an accident on an evening flight... Read more
25-Nov-2022Source: NSW Ports
A CH-47D Chinook helicopter that will join the state’s firefighting arsenal for the upcoming bushfire season arrived at Port Botany’s Patrick Terminals this week. The Coulson Aviation chopper arrived at NSW’s premier port on board the Synergy Busan from the US yesterday morning. Engineers constructed the water-bombing aircraft on the terminal before it launched from... Read more
25-Nov-2022Source: EDA
EDA Chief Executive, Jiří Šedivý, concludes an official visit to Norway where he held meetings with Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram, and National Armaments Director, Morten Tiller. Norway’s participation in EDA is built on the Agency’s first and longest standing Administrative Arrangement, signed over 16 years ago. During his visit to Olso, Mr Šedivý... Read more
25-Nov-2022Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Two members of the Cornwall Air Ambulance crew have been shortlisted in The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards 2022. The awards, in partnership with NHS Charities Together, celebrate healthcare heroes from frontline NHS staff to the ordinary people who go above and beyond. Cornwall Air Ambulance, along with two RNLI lifeguards and the South Western... Read more
25-Nov-2022
Helicopter was inbound to Monaco Heliport from Lausanne, Switzerland, when it hit terrain at Plateau de la Justice near the Roman road close to the Col d’Eze, above the A8 autoroute – approximately 4 miles west of its intended landing point. Local press report that the two on board received fatal injuries – the 35 year-old... Read more
24-Nov-2022Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation Inc. announced that it has received its fourth consecutive HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor. U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Summit Aviation as one of the 835 recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department... Read more
24-Nov-2022Source: EDA
Around 60 helicopter tactics specialists from 15 EDA participating Member States, as well as representatives of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC), NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE), EU Military Staff (EUMS), United Nations (UN) Office of Military Affairs and representatives of several defence companies met recently in the Austrian Air Force Headquarters, situated in... Read more
24-Nov-2022Source: Altitude Angel
Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, announced it has welcomed Mopiens, Inc. and Synerex, Inc. into its Global Partnership Programme. With an extensive presence across South Korea and a supplier to over 200 airports globally, Mopiens will promote the advancement and deployment of Altitude Angel’s award-winning and industry-leading UTM... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Danish operator Uni-Fly has this week launched recruitment advertising for a UK Part 145 Maintenance Manager. The candidate will be based at their Humberside Airport operations centre, from there they fly two UK-registered Leonardo AW169 helicopters in support of the renewable energy sector. Uni-Fly also has a locally-registered AW169 based in Denmark alongside a pair... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: eastwest connect
It is reported on November 17 by EHang, recently, EHang held a joint signing ceremony for strategic cooperation in low-altitude economic and ecological development at the Guangzhou R&D Center. See Full Story. ... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: Northern Escape Heli Skiing
Northern Escape Heli Skiing (NEH) has won the World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator award at the 10th Annual World Ski Awards. NEH is a pioneer in the heli-ski industry and has been steadily pushing the envelope in the luxury adventure tourism space since 2004. “The World Ski Award for Best Heli Ski Operator is quite prestigious and we’re... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: Smith Myers
The National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently hosting the International Search and Rescue conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi. NSRC has used the conference to formally announce that they have selected the Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone detection, location, and communication system for installation across their fleet of Search & Rescue... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has promoted Terri Foley to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Counsel, effective immediately. Terri has a long-established career with LCI, having joined in 2008 as the company’s General Counsel. Based in LCI’s Dublin head office, Terri has proven experience in aviation leasing, financing... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: Skyports
Skyports, the leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure developer and drone services provider announced the opening of its branch office in Tokyo, Japan. The formation of a local business entity and team in Japan reflects Skyports’ continued commitment to developing the AAM industry in close collaboration with local partners, businesses, regulators, and end-users. Skyports’ Japan... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: CONTRERAS EARL Architecture
Contreras Earl Architecture has unveiled its plans for Australia’s first air taxi vertiport. To be located at Caribbean Park in Melbourne, the vertiport will support the emerging electric air taxi industry, which is expected to revolutionise personal transport. We are working with a great team that includes Skyportz, To70 Aviation and Arup. The terminal is... Read more
22-Nov-2022
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced its participation in an EU-funded project, the SBAS (EGNOS) Adoption in Multicopter VTOL Aircraft (“SAMVA”) project, for deploying European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (“EGNOS”) on electrical Vertical Take Off and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft operations, such as EH216 AAVs, across the continent.... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. “Blade delivered another record quarter with exceptional performance across all business lines,” said Rob Wiesenthal, Blade’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our Short Distance business exceeded expectations, driven by higher pricing... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: HAI
US governmental presentations were on tap the second day of the conference, with a video from Idaho Sen. James E. Risch recognizing the value of helicopters in preventing and suppressing wildfires followed by updates from the FAA, the US Forest Service, and the US Department of the Interior. Day 2 of the HAI Aerial Work... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
The team at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance were recognised nationally at this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence, coming out winners in two categories and highly commended in one. Organised by Air Ambulances UK and sponsored by Airbus, these annual awards took place on Monday 14th November to celebrate and recognise the specialist life-saving skills and commitments... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: GWAAC
On Monday 14 November 2022, the Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence returned to Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. It was a chance to celebrate and recognise the specialist lifesaving skills and commitment of all those working tirelessly within, and in support of, the air ambulance community. The night turned out to be a huge success... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) has been announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’ in Air Ambulance UK’s Awards of Excellence 2022. For the first time since the pandemic, representatives from air ambulance communities all around the UK gathered together at a gala dinner where the winners were announced. The... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is appealing to sports clubs across Cornwall who could provide night time landing sites for its helicopter on emergency missions. The charity aims to find at least 30 new night landing sites that will save crucial minutes of time – and is looking for sports pitches. There are already 30 ‘pre-surveyed’ locations... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Ecocopter
Heliskiing is an adventure sport in which the athlete performs off-piste descents using skis or board, enjoying the virgin snow in places where the lifts simply do not reach. This is where Ecocopter fulfills a fundamental mission to take extreme sportsmen to unique and inhospitable places in the middle of the mountain. The adventurers are... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: SBI Leasing
SBI Leasing Services, Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Mitsuo Kubota, President & CEO; hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) announces that the Company has entered into a sales cooperation agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yasuhiko Hashimoto; hereinafter “Kawasaki Heavy Industries”). The Company has signed a sales cooperation... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries
[electronic translation] ‣ Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract with the Public Procurement Service on the 18th to supply two forest helicopters. Two units will be delivered in the second half of 2024. ‣ The total contract amount was KRW 49.8 billion, which included repair parts, ground support equipment, technical manuals, technical and maintenance... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: NBAA
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) direct final rule to extend the duration of aircraft registration certificates from three to seven years. “We applaud the FAA for hearing our concerns over the current requirements and making this change,” said NBAA Director of Flight Operations and Regulations Brian Koester.... Read more
21-Nov-2022Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM) (“Lilium” or the “Company”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, today announced the pricing of a $119 million capital raise from existing shareholders, new investors, and strategic partners. Participants include Honeywell and Aciturri as well as LGT and its affiliated impact investor Lightrock, Tencent, B. Riley... Read more
21-Nov-2022
Native Air expanded its wings to provide wider, extensive coverage in the Navajo County region with the opening of a new base to better serve residents and visitors of Northeastern Arizona. The new base – Native Air 18 in Show Low – increases comprehensive coverage in the area as it will focus on scene and... Read more
21-Nov-2022Source: NHV
NHV started Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in the Netherlands from 2011. At the beginning, NHV performed Night SAR operations from Pistoolhaven in Rotterdam then moved into day and night SAR services from 2014, flying with the Airbus AS365N3 Dauphins from both Pistoolhaven and the Den Helder Airport base. NHV are very proud of our... Read more
21-Nov-2022Source: BJG Electronics
BJG Electronics Group (BJG) announced today a long-term agreement with Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) to support the Korean Utility Helicopter – “KUH-1 Surion” and the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) program with interconnect and electromechanical components. The KUH-1 Surion is Korea’s first indigenous helicopter and is being deployed for operations in Korea with the military, police,... Read more
21-Nov-2022Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems”) announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $200 million to supply Electronic Warfare and airborne laser technologies to protect military helicopters of a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be executed over a four-year period. Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply self-protection suites comprised... Read more
21-Nov-2022
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is proud to have received 4 accolades at the recent Awards of Excellence hosted by Air Ambulances UK Sponsored by Airbus, the annual awards celebrates and recognises the specialist lifesaving skills and commitment of those working tirelessly within and in support of the air ambulance community. The event held in Birmingham on... Read more
18-Nov-2022
This news story follows the announcement in July of the intention of Eliance eto purchase Elifriulia The Eliance Group, a Spanish operator active in the helicopter services sector, has acquired the majority of the share capital of Elifriulia SpA alongside the two institutional financial partners who remain in the shareholding with a minority stake. In... Read more
18-Nov-2022Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in eVTOL aircraft, publicly unveiled its production aircraft, Midnight, a pilot-plus-four-passenger eVTOL aircraft during its Open House event in Palo Alto, CA. Midnight is the evolution of Archer’s demonstrator eVTOL aircraft, Maker, which has validated its proprietary twelve-tilt-six configuration and key enabling technologies. Midnight is designed to be... Read more
18-Nov-2022Source: Vita Aerospace
Vita Aerospace (Vita) announced the fleet-wide deployment of the Vita Rescue System (VRS) to the United Arab Emirates, National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC). The UAE National Search and Rescue Center is a regional and world leader in the adoption and development of cutting-edge rescue technologies and practices. Their adoption of the Vita Rescue System marks a... Read more
18-Nov-2022Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced that ASU Senior Director of Sales Dan Meyer was promoted to Vice President of Sales. “During the last year Dan has proven his leadership and sales capabilities,” said ASU President Dr. Joe Estrera. “Dan has developed the sales team, distributor network and cultivated client relationships around the world. This... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: HAI
Day 1 of the annual event incorporating aerial firefighting, utilities, patrol, and construction work includes presentations on HEC, NVG, digital distraction in the cockpit, and more. Close to 400 industry professionals attended Day 1 of HAI’s two-day Aerial Work Safety Conference at the Boise Centre West in Boise, Idaho, yesterday. The conference, formerly the HAI Aerial Firefighting... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and E-One Moli Energy Corp. (Molicel), an industry-leading supplier of lithium-ion battery cells, announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding for Molicel to manufacture and supply the battery cells for Archer’s production electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision 19 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EAR for Air OPS). This Revision incorporates the new and amended Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on all-weather operations, flight crew training and checking, and continuing-airworthiness management in a single air carrier... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft announced plans to locate its manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia at a site adjacent to the Covington Municipal Airport. Archer plans to initially build out a 350,000 square-foot facility on a 96-acre site capable of producing up to 650 aircraft... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Communities on the Mid North Coast are better protected thanks to a new multi-purpose Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter unveiled at Coffs Harbour. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said the $6 million asset is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment including Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) cameras, live video capabilities and winching equipment. “This is... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), a leading provider of aviation technologies and solutions, announced they have entered into an agreement for Garmin to supply the G3000® integrated flight deck for Midnight. The Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck offers an ideal solution... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: Cook County Sheriff Department
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart thanked the Cook County Board of Commissioners for authorizing funding to acquire a police helicopter to combat the violent crime plaguing our community, assist in large-scale emergency situations, and help locate missing people. “Helicopters are a game changer, particularly in tracking carjackers and coordinating emergency response to major incidents,”... Read more
16-Nov-2022Source: 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, 2022. The Company has also issued a shareholder letter discussing its operating results and management commentary, which is posted to its investor... Read more
16-Nov-2022Source: Xpeng Aeroht
XPENG AEROHT signed a strategy cooperation partnership agreement with four leading Chinese banks, namely, the Guangdong Branch of the Agricultural Bank of China, the Guangdong Branch of the China Construction Bank, the Guangzhou Branch of China CITIC Bank, and the Guangzhou Branch of Pudong Development Bank. Under the partnership, a bank credit of RMB 6... Read more
16-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Having the best possible aircraft available couldn’t be more critical than when it comes to the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) mission. For many emergency scenarios, helicopters remain the sole method of transporting patients to hospitals – whether it’s due to the patient being in an inhospitable prehospital location or because they need transfer to... Read more
16-Nov-2022Source: DRF Luftrettung
Donation handover at the DRF Luftrettung station in Göttingen: The “Die Bergsteiger” team took part in the “Harzer Hexentrail” competition in September and now presented the Göttingen air rescue service with a donation check for 3,000 euros. Sporting challenge for a good cause: this year’s seventh “Harzer Hexentrail” took place on September 3rd. The participants started... Read more
16-Nov-2022Source: Billings Flying Service
Billings Flying Service (BFS), a family-owned helicopter heavy-lift and aerial firefighting service and CH-47 Chinook MRO, is pleased to announce it has appointed Nick Nenadovic as president of the company. Nenadovic will work hand in hand with the Blain Family to develop a leadership team to drive strategic growth, build customer engagement and experience, and... Read more
15-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com
As one of the longest run scheduled services in the world, the route from Penzance Heliport on the the south-west tip of England across open water to the Isles of Scilly has always attracted interest within the industry. The 36 mile route has been flown by helicopters – with a couple of notable breaks –... Read more
15-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has expanded Team AW149 UK, the national alliance of onshore supply chain members supporting the company’s bid to provide its latest-generation military AW149 helicopter to the UK Armed Forces. Going beyond the core supply chain for the AW149, Leonardo is widening the team to include members from across its communities who will also benefit... Read more
15-Nov-2022Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation Inc., a Greenwich AeroGroup Co., held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new location in Greensboro. Summit Aviation Manufacturing was formed in 2014 when Greenwich AeroGroup retained the manufacturing side of then-owned Atlantic Aero upon its divestiture to Landmark Aviation. Summit Aviation’s manufacturing division will gain an additional 19k square feet of space compared... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Every July, wildfires sweep through Montenegro’s forestland, destroying endangered terrain and threatening people’s lives. When more than half of Montenegro’s ecosystem consists of vast woodland and mountains, the need for a reliable aircraft to help combat severe wildfires is imperative. For the Montenegro Air Force, that’s the Bell 412 EPi. As the only active in-country operator... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published an NPA for consultation which aims to address the risk of a post-crash fire in the event of a survivable rotorcraft accident. NPA 2022-11 proposes to reduce the risk of a post-crash fire by requiring the installation of a crash-resistant fuel system (CRFS) for newly produced rotorcraft and,... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: Aethon Aerial
Aethon Aerial Solutions Inc (Aethon) and AeroVision Canada Inc (AeroVision Canada) announced a long-term research and development collaboration agreement with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) and ANAVIA, a Swiss Based manufacture of heavy lift UAS vehicles. The combined initiative will be part of SAIT’s... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) announced their first airport to city center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York City. The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, located just above Battery Park on Pier 6, has been confirmed as the first planned takeoff and landing site as... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: Volocopter
Groupe ADP, Skyports and Volocopter commissioned Europe’s first fully integrated vertiport terminal for the urban air mobility (UAM) industry at the Groupe ADP, RATP Group and Choose Paris Region-run Re.Invent Air Mobility testbed at Pontoise-Cormeilles airfield. The launch of the terminal represents the start of a new era for urban air mobility, as the facility... Read more
13-Nov-2022Source: RHC
On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. Robinson, 92, passed away peacefully at his Rolling Hills, California home. One of the most recognizable names in the helicopter industry, Frank Robinson was a pioneer, a man not driven by reward or accolades but by a vision that... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: Australian Government
You can now have your say on draft guidelines that will help operators and planning authorities integrate drone delivery safely into the community. With advances in technology, drone delivery is expected grow in Australia and it is important that this is managed in a safe and nationally consistent manner. The drone delivery guidelines step through... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
How do you make a factory more productive while improving industrial processes and reducing risks for workers? Three years after the launch of the Leonardo Production System (LPS) programme, which has the precise aim of optimising the efficiency and productivity of industrial sites, the plant managers involved and the heads of operations of the various industrial sectors came... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: LCI
LCI is pleased to announce that its Joint Venture (JV) with Thora Capital, LLC has acquired two Leonardo Helicopters AW189s valued at over US$25 million. The super-medium helicopters are on operations across the globe and bring the total of LCI’s acquisitions alongside Thora to US$120 million. Jaspal Jandu, CEO of LCI, says: “Thora is a trusted financial partner with whom... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: European Rotors 2022
The second EUROPEAN ROTORS has ended in Cologne, Germany, following four lively days of business deals, networking, training, and reconnecting with colleagues. The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) produced the VTOL show and safety conference with service and support from Helicopter Association International (HAI). Four thousand exhibitors and attendees... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce a further strengthening of its European sales team with the appointment of Eric Bailleul as Sales Director for Spain and Portugal. Eric has a broad and extensive experience of 15 years within the helicopter industry. Throughout his career, Eric has developed new businesses opportunities for well... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: LCI
With the closing of a new 5-year facility with Investec Bank, we are delighted to announce that LCI group has surpassed the raising of over US$300 million of helicopter related finance and refinance in 2022. This follows on from the US$1 billion of aviation and helicopter capital raised from 2019 to 2021 – a significant achievement spanning the COVID pandemic.... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident(s) of:- Agusta AW169 (G-KSST), helicopter downwash caused flying debris injury to one person, Epsom, Surrey, 2 July 2022 AW189 (G-MCGT), unexpected pitch oscillations following selection of Transition Down AFCS SAR mode, near Heads of Ayr, South Ayrshire,... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to Air Zermatt. This marks the third Bell HEMS-configured aircraft to operate in the Swiss transportation and rescue company’s active fleet. “Air Zermatt operates in one of the most demanding environments in the world to perform search and... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
The AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter’s operational capabilities and configuration options grow further with the recent EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification of the skid undercarriage and unique IFR, single pilot, Advanced Search and Rescue (SAR) Modes. These latest achievements follow additional enhancements, such as the introduction of the Phase 8 core avionics software... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently delivered a Bell 429 helicopter to Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing (KIAL), which will be used by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). This marks the third 429 HEMS delivery in the country. “I’m delighted to see this delivery and honored... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: SKYTRAC
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announced the successful testing of real-time medical data transfer through satellite communications and cellular connectivity with corpuls, a manufacturer of robust and sophisticated preclinical and clinical patient monitoring systems, defibrillators, chest compression devices and software products. corpuls’ latest innovation, the... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Swiss Helicopter has signed an agreement to upgrade the avionics systems for their H120 helicopters. The new avionics will modernise the aircraft, provide new safety and performance functionalities and equip it with a more digitally-connected system. This upgrade is one of the continuous improvement programmes offered in the new HCare Classics package – a suite... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo is delivering on its strategy to strengthen the level of support and maintenance services offered to its customer base in Germany and Europe through the appointment of HeliService international GmbH (HeliService) as an Excellent Service Centre. The ‘Excellent’ ranking is assigned to selected Service Centres focused on maintaining third party fleets with the largest... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreements for four Bell 505s and one Bell 505 delivery in the Baltic region. The signings took place during European Rotors 2022 at the Bell booth. The Bell 505 continues to see success across Europe. Three of the aircraft were purchased by Bell’s... Read more
