28-Nov-2023Source: European Rotors
Opening amidst the regal holiday pageantry in Spain’s capital city of Madrid, the third annual EUROPEAN ROTORS opened its doors today to thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Twenty helicopters are set up throughout the show floor, open 28 – 30 November. Before the ribbon-cutting that opened the show, show officials joined high-ranking Spanish... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Defence of the Republic of Slovenia
The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Marjan Šarec, and the Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic, Guido Crosetto, signed an amendment to the Implementing Agreement between the Ministry of Defence of the Italian Republic and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia on cooperation in the field of military... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue announced a new contract for two H135s during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. “It’s a matter of course for us to constantly develop and improve our fleet so that we can provide our... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Leonardo
The number of global partners for the AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopter in the world market grows further with the announcement at European Rotors (Madrid, 28-30 November) of the addition of Léman Aviation, who has signed Preliminary Sales Contracts for ten units. Léman Aviation offers tailored solutions for customers looking for personal and professional management of... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada announced a new, cost-effective P&WCSMART military overhaul program developed specifically for military customers flying Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopters with PT6T-3 or PT6T-6 Twinpac™ engines. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. “Our P&WCSMART portfolio was developed to assist customers flying mature engines, in many cases requiring an... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Jeju Air Co., Ltd., the first and largest South Korean low-cost airline, announced the release of a new concept of operations white paper for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flights on Jeju Island. The two companies collaborated to produce the analysis which is the first step in... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Danish and UK helicopter operator, UNI-FLY, for three Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The transaction was announced during the EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 event in Madrid. The agreements include the extension of two AW169 helicopters and the... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Reiser
Reiser Simulation and Training (RST) has recently been awarded a contract for the provision of the NH90 Rear Cabin Trainer by its highly regarded clients, NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency) and the German Federal Armed Forces BAAINBw. The NH90 Rear Cabin Trainer is an advancement of RST’s proven NH90 Maintenance Training Rig (MTR), tailored to... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Heli-One
By Jens Morten Mørland, Sales Director, Europe and Asia at Heli-One Our capability to respond quickly and effectively to critical maintenance and repair requirements is one of the many reasons we continue to develop strong and long-term partnerships with our customers. One of our customers, Airlift AS in Norway, had to call on such support... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company, a pioneer in civil rotorcraft, welcomes Sean Doyle to the role of VP of Engineering, succeeding Pete Riedl who held the role for nearly two decades. This is part of a planned succession as the company builds on 50 years of success and solidifies its position as the preferred supplier in vertical... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Sikorsky
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the first four new-generation, European manufactured S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, with two more aircraft on schedule to arrive by the end of 2023. Purchased as part of the European Union’s VISION 2020 project, the intended missions for Romania’s new Sikorsky Black... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have announced a contract for two H125s at European Rotors 2023. They are the first Airbus helicopters sold to a commercial operator in the country, and will also be the first two H125 family helicopters deployed in Lithuania. The H125s replace helicopters manufactured in Russia and will be... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
CityAirbus NextGen’s imminent power-on is the latest in a year of exciting developments. Here’s an update on the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype with Balkiz Sarihan, Head of Urban Air Mobility at Airbus. “Someone asked me what we’re focusing on this year, and I said, ‘we’re going to build, build, build.’ This is... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation Inc. is proud to announce it has appointed Tom Lark as its new Vice President and General Manager. Mr. Lark has more than two decades of operations and aerospace experience with expertise in manufacturing, rotorcraft completions, aircraft customizations, and MRO management in both commercial and military segments. In his new position, he will... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Leonardo
The world’s most successful super-medium class helicopter, the AW189, grows its presence further in the energy support market and Latin America with an order placed by leading helicopter operator Omni Helicopters International (OHI) for three units, including two AW189s (powered by General Electric engines) and one AW189K (powered by Safran engines). This latest contract follows... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”). The award marks a major milestone for Lilium, positioning it at the forefront of the industry as a company authorized... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Aero Asset
Aero Asset has appointed Ed Sale as Senior Sales Director. Sale began his aviation career in aircraft operations in 2001. He then joined Leonardo UK distributor Sloane Helicopters, followed by Airbus Helicopters UK as sales manager for private and business markets. Prior to joining Aero Asset, he was director of HeliGroup, specialized in helicopter procurement... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Ørsted
Building on its previous expertise using smaller drones in other countries, Ørsted is now trialling the 58kg drones, with a wingspan of 2.6 metres to transport cargo of up to 68kg, in the UK. The drone size is the equivalent weight of a large baby giraffe, with the wingspan of an albatross. The use of... Read more
27-Nov-2023
With the aim of rewarding the most innovative companies in the country for their capacity to systematically develop new innovative products, processes and services, the results of the Ranking “Most Innovative Companies” Chile 2023 were announced. The ranking measures and compares seven key aspects of innovation: strategy, culture, leadership, organization, innovation process, use of strategic... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew fully... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been selected to compete for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program. The SPRINT program intends to design, build, and fly an X-Plane, an experimental aircraft to demonstrate enabling technologies and integrated concepts necessary for a transformational... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Savback
Savback Helicopters, the independent helicopter and fixed-wing sales specialist, announced today the signing of a Distributorship Agreement with Italian-based manufacturer Konner Helicopters. Savback is now the Exclusive Sales Representative to sell the turbine-engined K1-S19 and K2 helicopters across the Nordic region (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) as well as the United Kingdom and Republic... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Blueberry Aviation
Blueberry Aviation is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the successful acquisition of helicopter assets valued at $88 million, highlighting its remarkable growth and influence in the helicopter sector. Since its establishment in 2003, our privately owned and fully independent company has rapidly become a key player in the aviation industry, earning the trust of 290... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
RENK Systems Corp., Camby, Indiana, is awarded a $49,041,711 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the design, development, fabrication, and testing of three test stands to include: one for testing the main gearbox assembly, one for testing the tail/intermediate gearbox assemblies, and one for testing the nose gearbox assemblies, as well as associated logistics, calibration,... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, and CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co., Ltd (COHC), China’s sole helicopter port pilotage provider — today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) that will allow the two companies to strategically collaborate on the establish of an eVTOL operation network... Read more
27-Nov-2023
As destinations renowned for their high temperatures and diverse topography ranging from mountainous terrain and dense forests to arid landscapes, both Spain and Portugal are subject to the devastating impact of wildfires. Helicopter firefighting services are a formidable aerial defence against these blazing infernos. Air bp supplies fuel to various helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
In a world-premier trial, Airbus Helicopters and partners teamed up to show that helicopters are an important asset to support floating wind farms. Foam streaked breaking waves and hoist lines whistled in the wind. Yet the helicopters were stable as the team attempted to land technicians atop a floating wind turbine in the Hywind Tampen... Read more
24-Nov-2023Source: Bell
For decades, Bell has held an active presence in the European market by acting as a vital partner in providing innovative and high-performing aircraft for customers across the region. With hundreds of commercial aircraft groups, public safety, military, and HEMS customers, Bell continues to make its mark across the region. At this year’s largest rotorcraft-only... Read more
23-Nov-2023Source: GDAT
GDAT Company Limited(GDAT),the China’s most prominent helicopter lessor and operator medium and heavy helicopters, is pleased to announce the successful completion a long-term operating lease agreement Omni Helicopters International(OHI),Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, three new LeonardoAW189 helicopters to meet OHI’s onshore/offshore mission requirements. “We are delighted to expand our super-medium... Read more
23-Nov-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (European Rotors Booth #526) is making its European Rotors debut in Madrid, Spain, November 28 to 30. The company will host Slovak Training Academy’s MD 530F in its booth, which features MDH’s popular full-glass cockpit avionics package. Slovak Training Academy offers mission and tactical pilot training, along with practical hands-on maintenance training for both MD... Read more
23-Nov-2023Source: MAA
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s clinicians and charity staff recently moved into its new combined airbase and headquarters facility establishing a centre of clinical excellence to future-proof its lifesaving service for years to come. The new facility, constructed by Morris Property Group, will help future-proof the advanced pre-hospital emergency service operated by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.... Read more
23-Nov-2023Source: WMIX94
People involved in the development of a new Air Evac Joint Base Jefferson being built at Mount Vernon Outland Airport gathered Monday to break ground for the new facility. Air Evac personnel and other partners on the project, including investors and architects, were present for the celebration, along with leaders from City Hall. See Full Story.... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE:BA] continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last month. “Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is proud to announce the award of a United States Air Force Phase II contract for Agile Manufacturing for the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft. Phenix is pleased to work with The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX) to accelerate the development and deployment of transformative vertical takeoff... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego is spending $18 million on three new police helicopters that police say are safer and have better navigation systems than the older models they will replace, which police expect to shrink response times. Police helicopters assist with foot and vehicle pursuits, searches for missing persons, recovery of vehicles, surveillance and “first-at-scene” support during... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Piasecki Aircraft
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, a global leader in rotorcraft and aerial vehicles, announced today that it has been awarded a $37 million multi-year contract by AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation arm in conjunction with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), as part of its Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program. The award will enable Piasecki to flight... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the selection of teams from 16 universities to compete in the fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition. The 16 academic teams involved in the competition represent universities located in 12 US states, plus Canada, India and Malaysia. The selection marks the largest number of academic teams to... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly A. Martinez unveiled two new helicopters during a news conference on Monday, November 20 at the Sheriff’s ASTREA (Aerial Support to Law Enforcement Agencies) base at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. ASTREA is the Sheriff’s aviation unit which has been providing aerial support to the Sheriff’s Department and partner agencies... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
A Uzbek-French business forum took place on 2nd November in Samarkand, involving around 20 organisations who supply to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan As part of the whole event, Minister of Health of Uzbekistan Amrillo Inoyatov met with representatives of Airbus Helicopters. The Ministry of Health has reported that discussions surrounded... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Unite
Unite the union can confirm that workers employed by helicopter services firm CHC Scotia are taking part in strike action today (Wednesday 22 November) as part of an escalating pay dispute. Unite represents over 60 workers at the Aberdeen airport based company which also has operations at Humberside and Norwich airports. Unite members across the... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: PHI Air Medical
This year (2023) marks the five-year anniversary of the steadfast partnership between Christus Flight For Life (FFL) and PHI Air Medical. Together, PHI and FFL have achieved numerous impressive milestones, including completing more than 8,000 patient transports to date, significantly impacting healthcare accessibility in East Texas. This partnership has blossomed over the years, expanding the... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the 505th Bell 505 aircraft to North America based operator, Austin Claborn. The aircraft will be configured for corporate transportation. “To mark this historic program milestone, Bell wanted to ensure the 505th delivery was a memorable event for our many employees that have worked... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: BETA Technologies
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis announced Friday the EXIM Board of Directors’ approval of an historic $169 million dollar loan to BETA Technologies, a Burlington, Vermont-based company, which manufactures electric aircraft and charging infrastructure, to finance a net-zero Final Assembly Production Facility. See Full Story.... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: European Rotors
The largest aviation event in Europe focusing solely on vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology is just a week away. There is still plenty of time to purchase tickets for this dynamic event. The show takes place 27–30 November at the IFEMA Madrid Fair Centre, Hall 9, in Madrid, Spain, with exhibits open from 28... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Netcare 911
In a first for the country, Netcare 911 in KwaZulu-Natal has won a gold award in the World Stroke Organisation’s (WSO) Emergency Medical Services Angels Awards. “Ensuring quality standards in pre-hospital care is an essential component of stroke management for improving survival rates and quality of life outcomes,” says Zasskia Wiese Netcare’s national stroke programme... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has been awarded a $9.8 million California Competes grant by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to support the Company’s continued statewide expansion. The $9.8 million grant will assist in financing... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: StandardAero
Based on Thales’ Compact Autopilot System, derived from their previously certified transport category autopilot, StableLight is a robust, feature-packed autopilot in a compact, lightweight package that is perfectly suited for light rotorcraft. The system transforms the flight control experience of the helicopter with transparent stability augmentation that works precisely and without feedback to the control... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $41,681,993 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0085) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides maintenance, logistics, and program management support to meet existing and future retrofit requirements for organizational, intermediate, and depot level repair efforts in support of the V-22 Osprey for the Navy,... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: Bell
The Army recently delivered the T901 Improved Turbine Engine to Bell Textron Inc’s Flight Research Center in Arlington, Texas, signaling the start of the next stage in its Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition. With the engine in hand, the Bell team has hit the ground running and have installed it on the Bell... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: The Helicopter Company
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), recently announced the official purchase and delivery of a H125 aircraft from Rotortrade at the Dubai Airshow, currently taking place until 17 November at Dubai World Central, Dubai, UAE. This H125 was purchased from... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: AHMEC
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) presents festive holiday cheer for the whole family beginning Friday, November 24, through Monday, January 1. Opening the holidays is a wonderful world of trains from Friday, November 24, through Sunday, November 26, as members of the the North Penn O-Gaugers (NPOG), the Train Collectors Association-Atlantic Division (TCA-AD),... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Medilink
Medilink International, a global leader in medical assistance services, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the remaining shares of Gulf Med Aviation Services, further cementing its position in the aviation medical support industry. This strategic move underscores Medilink’s commitment to providing comprehensive medical assistance solutions on a global scale. Medilink International has been... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is delighted to announce the launch of the Heli 2 Appeal, aiming to purchase a second AW169 helicopter. The charity supports over 1,000 patients who are seriously ill or injured each year, but there is scope to reach even more people by air with the purchase of a second aircraft. The appeal,... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: TSB
Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A22P0023) into the fatal April 2022 helicopter accident involving a Hughes Helicopters, Inc. 369D near Port McNeill Aerodrome, British Columbia (BC). On 06 April 2022, the occurrence helicopter was conducting slinging operations near Port McNeill Aerodrome, BC, with only the pilot on board.... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: SDF
Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi strategic investment firm, finalized and signed an agreement to exit and unwind Aeroter PTE LTD its partnership with Russian Helicopters related to development of the VRT500 Helicopter and VRT300 UAV programs. In November 2020, SDF and Russian Helicopters entered into a partnership in Singapore through Aeroter PTE LTD... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Overair
Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced a historic partnership with the City of Arlington, Texas. This collaboration marks the first-ever direct partnership between a city in Texas and an eVTOL Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Together, Overair and Arlington aim to... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Swiss Air-Rescue Rega
Rega strives for new helicopter pilot and crew training levels by adopting the innovative FFS, underscoring their strong commitment to safety and sustainability in air rescue operations. The latest addition to the RST FFS family is officially handed over to Rega at the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) Site in Opfikon, Switzerland, on November 16th. This... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Magpas Air Ambulance
Magpas Air Ambulance is thrilled to announce that a record number of the charity’s team members and supporters have been shortlisted for the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. The national awards are held once a year by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national body that represents the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, and the awards... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Elroy Air
Elroy Air flew the world’s first turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (hVTOL) aircraft on November 12 at its test-flight facility in Byron, California – the Chaparral C1. The C1 is an autonomous hVTOL aircraft, with distributed electric propulsion and a turbogenerator-battery architecture. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Ecocopter
In two decades of history, Ecocopter has a recognized trajectory and international reputation where it has become a strategic ally, both for its customers, suppliers, communities and different stakeholders, providing comprehensive services, providing value, safety and efficiency in the activity of highly complex aerial services, especially to key sectors such as Mining, Energy, Telecommunications, Forest... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: OXCCU
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide and hydrogen into industrial and consumer products, has won a £2.8 million grant along with the University of Sheffield Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and Coryton. The capital will be used to demonstrate the world’s first direct carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation process, turning CO2 directly into aviation fuel... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The British military acquired five new Airbus H135 helicopters in 2022 under a program known as “Project Matcha”, with the intention that they would operate in Northern Ireland to replace Gazelle helicopters operating in the province. At some point after agreeing to purchase these aircraft, a different decision was made and the requirement evaporated. Consequently,... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: US Navy
The Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 “Chargers”, stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command ceremony, Nov. 16 to mark a transition of command leadership. During the change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Scott Chirgwin, of Portland, Oregon, assumed all duties and responsibilities as the HSC-26 commanding officer from Cmdr. Matthew Mravlja, of... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network on November 16. The Network will serve as a forum for exchange on implementation experiences, challenges, and promotion of best practices in the path of making aviation more environmentally friendly. It will focus on the technical implementation... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Air Chateau International DWC LLC, one of the leading private aviation operators in the UAE, at the Dubai Air Show 2023 signed an MOU covering a planned purchase by Air Chateau of up to 100 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft with... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $41,217,704 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for V-22 platform engineering and logistics sustainment support. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods.... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $21,650,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the modification of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2027. Fiscal 2022 Foreign Military Sales (Thailand) funds in the amount of... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: ARC Aerosystems
ARC Aerosystems is proud to announce the return of the iconic Avian Pegasus gyroplane, a revolutionary aircraft that was developed in Canada during the 1960s. The Pegasus was, and remains, the only FAA Part 27 certified gyroplane in the world, featuring a unique jump take-off and zero-roll landing capability that makes it ideal for advanced... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The Royal Air Force (RAF) in the UK announced that they plan to order for six H145 helicopters from Airbus under a sole supplier agreement. Assuming the announcement progresses to an actual order, the aircraft will be operated in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing Bell 212 and 412 (Griffin) aircraft respectively. At present there are RAF... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of the first five of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). The purchase agreement, signed on July 6, 2022, includes aircraft delivery complete with a flight training device and a comprehensive computer-based training package to support basic and... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Dufour Aerospace
The Danish company Copenhagen Helicopter and their partner Copenhagen AirTaxi – both based at Roskilde Airport – have signed a letter of intent with Dufour Aerospace for a conditional order to purchase the Aero2 UAV for cargo and aerial work and the Aero3 for passenger transportation. The aim is to strengthen their initiatives to introduce... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
With more than 10,000 flight hours under its belt, the NH90 has provided the Spanish Army and Air Force with new capabilities, fleet rationalisation and safety improvements. The deliveries of the second batch beginning in 2024 will also equip the Navy with the most modern amphibious helicopter ever operated in Spain. Spain’s close relationship with... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: US Coast Guard
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew from Air Station Sitka crashed with four people aboard on Read Island during a search and rescue mission late Monday night. Rescue crews from Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Petersburg Fire and Rescue arrived on scene at approximately 12:50 a.m., and a second MH-60 Jayhawk air crew from... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: ANRA Technologies
ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed vehicle mission management and operations solutions, announced its Vertiport Management System (VMS) at the Dubai Air Show. This groundbreaking platform marks a significant milestone in managing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft operations at vertiport facilities. As the UAM landscape evolves, ANRA addresses a... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Omni
Lisbon-based Omni Helicopters International (OHI), Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, announced that it has secured seven (7) additional Super Medium helicopters for delivery in 2023 & 2024 to meet new customer demands, citing sustainability and product reliability benefits. OHI´s Group Chief Operating Officer, Duncan Moore said “We decided to step... Read more
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