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Magpas Air Ambulance addresses CPR inequalities this International Women’s Day

Magpas Air Ambulance addresses CPR inequalities this International Women’s Day

8-Mar-2024Source: Magpas

Bystander CPR can double a person’s chances of survival if they suffer a cardiac arrest. However, in recent years studies have revealed a worrying picture: In the event of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, women are less likely to receive bystander CPR compared to men. This discrepancy has been attributed to people not recognising the signs... Read more

Offshore Helicopter Services CEO takes new job

Offshore Helicopter Services CEO takes new job

8-Mar-2024Source: HIAL

Editor note : The following announcement was made this week by Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd, the company responsible for the management and operation of 11 regional airports in Scotland serving some of the nation’s remotest communities: at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O’Groats. No announcement (eg... Read more

PHI MRO Services receives EASA certification

PHI MRO Services receives EASA certification

8-Mar-2024Source: PHI MRO Services

PHI MRO Services, a leader in maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification to provide services as a Part 145 Maintenance Organization. EASA is responsible for aviation safety throughout the European Union (EU). EASA certification authorizes PHI MRO Services to provide maintenance services on helicopters that are registered... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance appoints new Medical Director

Yorkshire Air Ambulance appoints new Medical Director

8-Mar-2024Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Dr Reid, a highly regarded Consultant in Emergency Medicine joins YAA taking up a brand-new role, with emphasis on clinical care delivery, evaluation and clinical governance.  His responsibilities will umbrella patient safety and clinical quality provided by YAA clinical crew alongside leading the strategy for medical innovation and development. Mike Harrop, YAA Chairman commented on... Read more

Metro Aviation Delivers Foresight MX HUMS to Texas DPS

Metro Aviation Delivers Foresight MX HUMS to Texas DPS

8-Mar-2024Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently delivered an Airbus Helicopters H125 to the Texas Department of Public Safety equipped with GPMS International’s Foresight MX.  With Foresight MX’s all-in-one solution, Texas DPS now benefits from predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), Engine Monitoring, Flight Data Monitoring (FDM), and integrated Rotor Track and Balance. “Texas DPS has long been... Read more

Triumph wins MD500 gearbox contract extension

Triumph wins MD500 gearbox contract extension

8-Mar-2024Source: Triumph Group

Triumph Group, Inc., (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Geared Solutions business in Macomb, Michigan has been awarded a long term agreement from MD Helicopters to manufacturer and assemble main rotor gearbox transmissions for the MD500 platforms. TRIUMPH has supported MD Helicopters for over two decades, producing over 400 gearboxes for this program. With this contract extension, TRIUMPH will continue to... Read more

Wisk and ReD define AAM accessibility recommendations

Wisk and ReD define AAM accessibility recommendations

8-Mar-2024Source: Wisk Aero

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and ReD Associates, a humanities and social science-based strategy consultancy, have released a whitepaper that explores the AAM industry’s potential for providing safe, fast, and affordable mobility solutions for people with disabilities. Despite mobility’s rapid evolution, many forms of transit still face challenges in providing consistent,... Read more

Summit Aviation appoints Director of Operations

Summit Aviation appoints Director of Operations

8-Mar-2024Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation Inc. is proud to introduce Robert Flansburg as the newly appointed director of operations. Bringing over three decades of extensive experience in aerospace maintenance, repair, completions and operations, Mr. Flansburg’s distinguished career includes pivotal senior roles at leading aerospace organizations such as Boeing Vertical Lift, Sikorsky Helicopters and DeCrane Aerospace among others. He... Read more

AdventHealth West Florida Division launches AirStar 1

AdventHealth West Florida Division launches AirStar 1

8-Mar-2024Source: AdventHealth West Florida Division

The AdventHealth West Florida Division has officially launched AdventHealth AirStar 1, a medical helicopter set to redefine the landscape of patient transfers within the Tampa Bay region. AdventHealth AirStar 1 is a significant investment and commitment by AdventHealth to enhance the efficiency and safety of hospital-to-hospital transfers, minimizing delays in critical care transport. This state-of-the-art twin-engine... Read more

HeliFlite Announces New Additions to the Fleet for 2024

HeliFlite Announces New Additions to the Fleet for 2024

8-Mar-2024Source: HeliFlite

The HeliFlite team is excited to announce, in line with our commitment to meeting increasing demand and delivering unparalleled service, that we are expanding our fleet in early 2024. During the first quarter of 2024, we are introducing two Sikorsky S76C++ into our Northeast fleet. We’ve also recently added a new Leonardo AW139, which will... Read more

VAI Members Select New Board Of Directors

VAI Members Select New Board Of Directors

8-Mar-2024Source: VAI

Two members were reelected to the Vertical Aviation International (VAI) Board of Directors on Tuesday, Feb. 27, during HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California. The individuals were chosen by the designated member representatives of VAI’s helicopter operator members. The two returning directors, whose three-year terms begin Jul. 1, 2024, are: Brian Jorgenson, Timberline Helicopters, Sandpoint, Idaho,... Read more

CityAirbus NextGen makes its debut

CityAirbus NextGen makes its debut

7-Mar-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus has presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 metres, is being developed to fly with a 80 km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it perfectly suited... Read more

Leonardo secures order for 2 more AW139 from LifeFlight Australia

Leonardo secures order for 2 more AW139 from LifeFlight Australia

7-Mar-2024Source: Leonardo

Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Heli-Expo 2024, with orders for three more aircraft by LifeFlight Australia. These add to two additional aircraft for LifeFlight’s joint venture partner StarFlight, that had been ordered in late 2023. The helicopters will be used to carry out... Read more

Priority 1 Air Rescue awarded 5-Year USAF MH-139A SAR/Mission training contract

Priority 1 Air Rescue awarded 5-Year USAF MH-139A SAR/Mission training contract

7-Mar-2024Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue

Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), a world leader in providing full spectrum mission training and operational services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 5-year training contract with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to provide instructor-led basic aircraft systems training, hoist search and rescue (SAR), helicopter external sling load operations (HESLO), fast-rope/rappelling,... Read more

Enstrom Debuts New Partnerships, Paint Schemes at Heli-Expo 2024

Enstrom Debuts New Partnerships, Paint Schemes at Heli-Expo 2024

7-Mar-2024Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation once again demonstrated its innovative vision for the future at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, the world’s largest annual helicopter trade show. Between February 26-29, more than 15,000 helicopter pilots, professionals, and enthusiasts from 87 countries packed into Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, breaking attendance records. Enstrom representatives made the most of this... Read more

VFS Announces 2024 Individual Award Winners

VFS Announces 2024 Individual Award Winners

7-Mar-2024Source: VFS

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announces the 2024 individual recipients of its prestigious awards program. Since its establishment in 1944, the VFS awards program has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Banquet on... Read more

MMEA selects AW189 for SAR

MMEA selects AW189 for SAR

7-Mar-2024Source: Leonardo

The Leonardo AW189 super medium helicopter’s success grows stronger in Malaysia and Asia. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has selected the type for its long range search and rescue requirement. Four aircraft will be delivered under a contract signed with Galaxy Aerospace Malaysia Sdn Bhd between 2025 and 2026, adding to a fleet of... Read more

Ametek Ameron Receives CAAC Approval

Ametek Ameron Receives CAAC Approval

7-Mar-2024Source: Ametek Ameron

AMETEK Ameron, a leader in aviation safety equipment that includes repair and overhaul solutions for a wide range of aircraft applications, has received accreditation certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its facility in Baldwin Park, California. For more than fifty years, Ameron has been a leading repair and overhaul facility for... Read more

Priority 1 Air Rescue celebrates 25th Anniversary with expansion activities

Priority 1 Air Rescue celebrates 25th Anniversary with expansion activities

7-Mar-2024Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue

Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) is celebrating its 25th anniversary dedicated to providing rear-crew centric mission training and operations with the expansion of its Search and Rescue Tactical Training Academy (SART/TAC) located in Mesa, Arizona by building and implementing a second Hoist Procedural Tower (HPT) that is currently employed with two Advanced Aircrew Mission Simulators... Read more

High Eye wins Dutch military tender

High Eye wins Dutch military tender

7-Mar-2024Source: High Eye

High Eye has emerged victorious in an international open tender issued by the Ministry of Defence Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in our journey of innovation and growth. This prestigious tender victory signifies not only a tremendous achievement by High Eye but also a testament to the quality and capability of our Airboxer. As part of... Read more

Hillsboro Heli Academy granted examining authority by FAA

Hillsboro Heli Academy granted examining authority by FAA

7-Mar-2024Source: Hillsboro Aviation

Hillsboro Heli Academy proudly announces that it has been granted Examining Authority by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This designation further solidifies Hillsboro Heli Academy’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to producing highly skilled helicopter pilots. As an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school, Hillsboro Heli Academy has consistently upheld rigorous standards in training and... Read more

Joby acquires Ohio facility and starts hiring

Joby acquires Ohio facility and starts hiring

7-Mar-2024Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has acquired an existing facility at Dayton International Airport and begun hiring in support of the Company’s initial manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. The facility acquired by Joby will be fitted out to support initial manufacturing operations in Dayton,... Read more

Saudia Technic becomes first Airbus-approved service centre in Saudi Arabia

Saudia Technic becomes first Airbus-approved service centre in Saudi Arabia

6-Mar-2024Source: Saudia Technic

Saudia Technic is proud to announce its newly signed service center agreement with Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant milestone as the first Airbus-authorized helicopter service center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership was officially unveiled at a signing ceremony held on the sidelines of the MRO Middle East 2024 in Dubai, emphasizing... Read more

Plans unveiled for first UK vertiport testbed

Plans unveiled for first UK vertiport testbed

6-Mar-2024Source: Skyports

Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has signed an agreement to develop the UK’s first vertiport testbed at Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire, the 444-acre estate dedicated to pioneering mobility technology, past, present and future. The new vertiport, which will include a compact 160 sq m passenger terminal,... Read more

Bristow reports Q4 and FY2023 Results

Bristow reports Q4 and FY2023 Results

6-Mar-2024

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) reported net loss attributable to the Company of $7.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for its quarter ended December 31, 2023 (the “Current Quarter”) on operating revenues of $329.6 million compared to net income attributable to the Company of $4.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter... Read more

eVTOL infrastructure company Volatus appoints Chairman

eVTOL infrastructure company Volatus appoints Chairman

6-Mar-2024Source: Volatus

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions has continued to grow its Board of Directors by appointing Jeremiah Behling “JB” as Board Chairman. JB brings a wealth of knowledge from the financial industry and will help direct and advise VI&E Solutions as the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry matures. “We are honored to have Jeremiah not only... Read more

THC signs 5 year maintenance deal with Saudia Technic

THC signs 5 year maintenance deal with Saudia Technic

6-Mar-2024Source: Saudia Technic

Saudia Technic is thrilled to announce a comprehensive five-year maintenance agreement with The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This landmark agreement was signed at the Dubai MRO Middle East 2024 Conference and entrusts Saudia Technic with the responsibility of conducting... Read more

Thai budget proposal for more Ka32s rejected

Thai budget proposal for more Ka32s rejected

5-Mar-2024Source: HeliHub.com

Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said he would appeal a funding request rejection for two Kamov Ka32 helicopters for the ministry’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). Mr Anutin, who also serves as deputy prime minister, said the DDPM needs two more Ka32s and the first purchase should come from the 2024 fiscal... Read more

Qatar celebrates 2,500 flight hours on NH90 fleet

Qatar celebrates 2,500 flight hours on NH90 fleet

5-Mar-2024Source: Leonardo

On the occasion of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo celebrated the 2,500 flight hours of the NH90 helicopter fleet. This milestone has been made possible through strategic cooperation, which has been aided by Leonardo’s direct involvement in providing training and supporting maintenance... Read more

Helitak Firefighting Equipment to expand operations into US

Helitak Firefighting Equipment to expand operations into US

5-Mar-2024Source: Helitak

Helitak Firefighting Equipment, an Australian-based aerial firefighting tank manufacturer, announced on February 22, 2024, that the company was expanding its operations in the United States. The company has recently secured the lease of a 20,000-foot property at Camarillo Airport in California, where it will grow its operations in the United States. The new 20,000-foot facility... Read more

Oil company Equinor commits to 10 Bell 525s and 5 AW189s

Oil company Equinor commits to 10 Bell 525s and 5 AW189s

5-Mar-2024Source: Equinor

Equinor secures 15 new helicopters for passenger traffic on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) through contracts with helicopter manufacturers Bell and Leonardo. After an extensive process, Equinor has qualified new helicopter types for passenger transport on the NCS. Under these contracts, Equinor will receive ten new Bell 525 helicopters and five AW189 helicopters. “These helicopter... Read more

Columbia Helicopters secures LOI with Heliswiss for 234SP Chinook

Columbia Helicopters secures LOI with Heliswiss for 234SP Chinook

5-Mar-2024Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters, a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter solutions, proudly announces the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Heliswiss International, marking the first international customer of the Model 234SP (Special Purpose) Chinook. Mike Tremlett, President and CEO at Columbia Helicopters, expressed his excitement about this significant milestone, stating, “Securing Heliswiss International as our... Read more

QuikTrip Corp signs for second Bell 429

QuikTrip Corp signs for second Bell 429

5-Mar-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during HAI Heli Expo 2024 the signed purchase agreement to QuikTrip Corporation for their second Bell 429. QuikTrip Corporation, commonly known as QuikTrip (QT), operates a rapidly growing convenience store chain located in 18 U.S. states. QuikTrip Corporation plans to use the Bell 429s to seamlessly transport executives... Read more

Heli Austria picks TracPlus for tracking and data insights

Heli Austria picks TracPlus for tracking and data insights

4-Mar-2024Source: Heli Austria

Heli Austria, a leading operator in mission-critical helicopter services across Europe, has announced a strategic partnership with TracPlus, equipping their entire fleet of 37 aircraft with the advanced tracking, communications, and fleet management solutions. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in operational safety, efficiency, and responsiveness for Heli Austria’s wide array of services, including heavy... Read more

ITP Aero achieves “B” rating in CDP Climate Change

ITP Aero achieves “B” rating in CDP Climate Change

4-Mar-2024Source: ITP Aero

ITP Aero has achieved “B” rating in the “Climate Change” category of Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a global non-profit organisation whose annual environmental disclosure and rating process is widely recognised as the “gold standard” for corporate environmental transparency. ITP Aero ranks above the average of the “Powered machinery” sector in which CDP includes the company... Read more

Italian Air Force retires HH-212A fleet

Italian Air Force retires HH-212A fleet

4-Mar-2024Source: Aeronautica

The “phase-out” ceremony of the HH-212A helicopter , which after over 40 years of activity in numerous missions outside national borders and in the national field, ended its operational life in the Air Force. Having entered service in the early 1980s, the iconic helicopter ended its operational life today after having flown for over 180... Read more

Volocopter now holds Pilot Training Approval

Volocopter now holds Pilot Training Approval

4-Mar-2024Source: Volocopter

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced that it is now an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) from the German Federal aviation office (Luftfahrtbundesamt) through its subsidiary, Volocopter Air Services. This certification allows Volocopter to train pilots for its future products. The company is the first electric take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer to... Read more

Rolls-Royce announces two new authorized support providers

Rolls-Royce announces two new authorized support providers

4-Mar-2024Source: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces the addition of two companies to its FIRST Network™ of authorized service providers. The FIRST Network is a global listing of authorized facilities providing affordable, reliable support solutions for operators of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines. H.E.R.O.S. INC. (Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services) H.E.R.O.S. INC. joins the FIRST Network... Read more

Rotortrade establishes new North American HQ

Rotortrade establishes new North American HQ

4-Mar-2024Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, a global leader in the pre-owned helicopter and support industry, is proud to announce the establishment of its new North American headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Rotortrade’s expansion efforts, positioning the company for accelerated growth and enhanced service delivery across the region. Rotortrade North America will serve... Read more

Volocopter, UrbanV and Aena collaborate on UAM pilot project in Spain

Volocopter, UrbanV and Aena collaborate on UAM pilot project in Spain

4-Mar-2024Source: UrbanV

Aena, the world’s leading airport management company by number of passengers, UrbanV, the Italian vertiport operator, and the German pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, have entered into a collaboration agreement to launch a pilot program to develop an UAM ecosystem. The program consists of a feasibility study for the deployment of UAM and... Read more

VI&E Solutions Names new member of Board of Directors

VI&E Solutions Names new member of Board of Directors

4-Mar-2024Source: Volatus

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions is pleased to appoint Hugh Weaver to their newly created Board of Directors. Hugh will use his wealth of experience and innovative thinking to help assist VI&E Solutions with their strategic growth plans. “Hugh knows how to build and grow aviation infrastructure through effective leadership. As we prepare for Advanced... Read more

AIA Urges Congress to Fund the Government, Act on Critical Legislation Ahead of Key Deadlines

AIA Urges Congress to Fund the Government, Act on Critical Legislation Ahead of Key Deadlines

4-Mar-2024Source: Aerospace Industries Association

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning welcomed Congress back to Washington after a two-week recess and pressed them to pass critical legislation to provide much needed funding and clear demand signals to the American aerospace and defense industry. “As Congress returns to DC, AIA and our over 320 members urge Congress to... Read more

Airbus Helicopters wraps up Heli-Expo 2024 with 155 commitments

Airbus Helicopters wraps up Heli-Expo 2024 with 155 commitments

4-Mar-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters wraps up the 2024 edition of Heli-Expo with 155 commitments, including 40 firm orders, from customers worldwide for a variety of its multi-mission helicopters. Major highlights included a historic contract with THC for up to 120 helicopters of various types, with a firm order for 8 H125s and 10 H145s as part of... Read more

PHI MRO Services becomes RR Authorized Maintenance Center

PHI MRO Services becomes RR Authorized Maintenance Center

4-Mar-2024Source: PHI MRO Services

PHI MRO Services, a leading maintenance repair and overhaul center, and Rolls-Royce are pleased to announce during HAI Heli-Expo 2024 the appointment of PHI MRO Services as a Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Center. PHI MRO Services’ alignment with Rolls-Royce signifies a significant step forward in delivering unparalleled service and maintenance solutions for Rolls-Royce engines to operators... Read more

Heli-Expo 2024 Breaks Attendance Record

Heli-Expo 2024 Breaks Attendance Record

4-Mar-2024Source: Vertical Aviation International

The world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference concluded with great news for the industry. Record attendance, business deals, and a new brand for the show’s producer marked this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO®, the 35th year the show has been held under that name. HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 brought 15,000 professionals from 87 countries to the... Read more

IAR Romania selects Nighthawk to modify the Primary Attitude Display

IAR Romania selects Nighthawk to modify the Primary Attitude Display

4-Mar-2024Source: Nighthawk

IAR Romania has selected Nighthawk Flight Systems to modify the Primary Attitude Display to provide Radar Altitude measurement in meters. The displays will support the Puma L fleet for the Romanian military. The SA4550 Primary Attitude Display has an LED-backlit display with pilot-configurable single- or dual-cue flight director command bars and a glideslope/localizer deviation indicator.... Read more

Cadorath delivers first overhauled M250 C30P engine

Cadorath delivers first overhauled M250 C30P engine

4-Mar-2024Source: Cadorath

Cadorath has marked a significant achievement by delivering its first fully overhauled and tested Rolls-Royce M250C30P engine to Meridian Helicopters. This milestone delivery aligns with Cadorath’s recent elevation to an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) within the Rolls-Royce First Network, a status attained in late 2023. The engine, meticulously overhauled by Cadorath, powers... Read more

Rotortrade unveils European Maintenance Center in Tallard, France

Rotortrade unveils European Maintenance Center in Tallard, France

4-Mar-2024Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, a global leader in the pre-owned helicopter industry, proudly announces the opening of its European Maintenance Center in Tallard, France. This groundbreaking facility is set to redefine helicopter maintenance services, providing comprehensive support to owners and operators, including CAMO and PART145 services. Full-Service Capabilities for All Major OEMs: The Rotortrade European Maintenance Center is... Read more

Bell signs first Bell 525 Purchase Agreement

Bell signs first Bell 525 Purchase Agreement

4-Mar-2024Source: Bell

Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement with Equinor for the sale of 10 Bell 525 aircraft for North Sea offshore operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. The 525 offers Equinor superior technological innovation in terms of helicopter safety, reduced CO2 emissions, pilot support systems, passenger comfort and internal... Read more

SAF Aerogroup becomes latest customer for Loft Dynamics VR Simulator

SAF Aerogroup becomes latest customer for Loft Dynamics VR Simulator

4-Mar-2024Source: Loft Dynamics

SAF Aerogroup—a leading multinational aviation conglomerate providing pilot training, aircraft operations, sales, and maintenance services to governments and NGOs—announced today its investment in Loft Dynamics’ virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices (FSTDs). This acquisition of simulators enhances training programs across the company’s two academies. SAF Aerogroup will operate Loft Dynamics’ EASA-qualified Airbus H125 VR... Read more

Tender issued for UK/Ireland lighthouse support helicopters

Tender issued for UK/Ireland lighthouse support helicopters

4-Mar-2024Source: HeliHub.com

As the end of the current contract in late 2025 approaches, a tender has been issued by General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA) for a new ten year contract. The estimated total value of the contract is stated as £30 million. The GLA represents a joint approach by the three organisations with responsibility for lighthouses around the... Read more

Royal Engineers and charity join to build EMS helipad

Royal Engineers and charity join to build EMS helipad

4-Mar-2024Source: HELP Appeal

For the first time, the Corps of Royal Engineers, and the HELP (Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads) Appeal, the only helipad charity in the country, will be working together to build a much-needed emergency helipad on the community owned Isle of Gigha. Gigha is located on the most southerly Hebridean Islands, three miles west of the... Read more

Skyportz welcomes town planning expert to the team

Skyportz welcomes town planning expert to the team

4-Mar-2024Source: Skyportz

Skyportz has welcomed one of the world’s leading town planning experts, Mike Day, to assist with vertiport site selection for the emerging electric air taxi industry. Mike’s role will be the vertiport network strategic property and place advisor. Mike is a principal of Hatch, a global firm dedicated to helping public and private sector clients... Read more

Doroni Aerospace unveils H1-X eVTOL

Doroni Aerospace unveils H1-X eVTOL

4-Mar-2024Source: Doroni Aerospace

Doroni Aerospace proudly unveiled the H1-X, its latest innovation in electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) technology. This revolutionary ‘flying car’ sets a new standard for the industry, promising to transform mobility with its unprecedented blend of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The H1-X introduces several groundbreaking features that distinguish it in the eVTOL landscape: Innovative... Read more

HH-60W makes first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan

HH-60W makes first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan

4-Mar-2024Source: US Air Force

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off from the flightline for its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk and designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems and features new, multi-function... Read more

Volocopter Receives Green Light for VoloCity Serial Production

Volocopter Receives Green Light for VoloCity Serial Production

4-Mar-2024Source: Volocopter

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced that it reached a landmark milestone in certification. It has received the German Federal Aviation Office’s (Luftfahrtbundesamt or LBA) Production Organisation Approval (POA) extension that allows the production of the VoloCity aircraft. This POA extension applies to the two new Volocopter production and hangar facilities in... Read more

Bell announces delivery of a Bell 505 for line patrol

Bell announces delivery of a Bell 505 for line patrol

1-Mar-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at HAI Heli Expo 2024 the successful delivery of a Bell 505 to Aerial Patrol. The powerline and pipeline utility inspection company located in Little Rock, Arkansas supports major power and energy providers across the U.S. with services including helicopter aerial surveys for utility use, aerial photography, and critical... Read more

Skytrac partners Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to secure Airbus H135 STC for the SDL-350

Skytrac partners Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to secure Airbus H135 STC for the SDL-350

1-Mar-2024Source: Skytrac

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), announced that they partnered with a Canadian law enforcement agency to complete an Airbus H135 Standard Type Certification (STC) for the SDL-350. As one of the first integrations of the SDL-350 on the H135 platform, SKYTRAC has installed, certified, and... Read more

New avionics company, Nighthawk Flight Systems, launches

New avionics company, Nighthawk Flight Systems, launches

1-Mar-2024Source: Nighthawk

Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc. is a newly formed privately held avionics company specializing in advanced compact integrated avionics solutions for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft in the general aviation, business, air transport, and military markets. Nighthawk also provides embedded software solutions for OEM applications needing advanced terrain and obstacle awareness and alerting functions. Nighthawk’s initial product... Read more

GE Aerospace launches Next-Gen Rotor Analysis Diagnostics with Henley Air

GE Aerospace launches Next-Gen Rotor Analysis Diagnostics with Henley Air

1-Mar-2024Source: GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace announced Henley Air as the launch customer for the Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System Next Generation (RADS-NG). The system will be used across Henley Air’s fleet of helicopters including the Bell 222 UT, Bell 206 and 206L, Bell 407, Dauphin AS 365, and Augusta 119 MK11. “The RADS-NG will differentiate Henley Air as a... Read more

LifeNet of New York Relocates to Westernville

LifeNet of New York Relocates to Westernville

1-Mar-2024Source: Air Methods

LifeNet 7-14 announced its official relocation from its sister location in Watertown, NY to Westernville, NY—where life-saving service continues to the Mohawk Valley region and beyond. The LifeNet team partnered with the Town of Western and the Fire Company to break ground on the new location in October 2023. The newly built helicopter pad, hangar,... Read more

Pickering Aviation and Aveo Engineering Announce Black Hawk Enhancements

Pickering Aviation and Aveo Engineering Announce Black Hawk Enhancements

1-Mar-2024Source: Pickering Aviation

Pickering Aviation and Aveo Engineering are excited to announce a strategic partnership to advance lighting, imaging, and display of vital, mission-specific information, greatly benefiting UH-60 and S70 operations. Pickering Aviation will provide OEM-level installation and training of Aveo’s remarkable product line of lighting, sensors, cameras, and displays for the UH-60 and S-70 Black Hawk platforms.... Read more

National Guard Announces Safety Stand Down Following Recent Helicopter Crashes

National Guard Announces Safety Stand Down Following Recent Helicopter Crashes

1-Mar-2024Source: US National Guard

The National Guard Bureau announced today the director of the Army National Guard has ordered an aviation safety stand down of all Army National Guard helicopter units to review safety policies and procedures following two recent helicopter crashes. The stand down went into effect Monday. Two separate crashes of AH-64D Apache helicopters in Utah on... Read more

Honeywell T55 Engines To Power Germany’s First Chinook Helicopters

Honeywell T55 Engines To Power Germany’s First Chinook Helicopters

29-Feb-2024Source: Honeywell

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced it will supply 105 T55-GA-714A engines to support Germany’s procurement of new CH-47F aircraft, the country’s first fleet of Chinook helicopters. This sale supports Honeywell’s alignment with the compelling megatrend of the future of aviation. “The German army’s selection of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter is a testament to the reputation of not just... Read more

Nighthawk adds Offshore Modes to ST3400H HeliTAWS® display

Nighthawk adds Offshore Modes to ST3400H HeliTAWS® display

29-Feb-2024Source: Nighthawk

Fulfilling Nighthawk Flight System, Inc.’s commitment to focusing on enhancing flight safety through innovation, Nighthawk is proud to announce the addition of Offshore Modes to the industry-leading ST3400H HeliTAWS® display along with ADS-B In Traffic Display. This capability will provide a new level of pilot awareness when servicing offshore oil platforms. Offshore Modes offer unmatched... Read more

Cadorath appoints North American Director of Business Development and Field Service Representative

Cadorath appoints North American Director of Business Development and Field Service Representative

29-Feb-2024Source: Cadorath

Cadorath is excited to announce the expansion of its Engine Services Center with the addition of two industry veterans, Henry Lisboa and Jennifer Olds, to its team. This announcement follows the recent inclusion of Danny Miller as the North American Director of Business Development and Val Flores as Field Service Representative, underscoring Cadorath’s commitment to... Read more

Leonardo announces three AW139s and one AW169 for Japanese customers

Leonardo announces three AW139s and one AW169 for Japanese customers

29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of three AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with over... Read more

Videosoft and Skytrac announce Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming on all Iridium Certus® Skytrac Systems

Videosoft and Skytrac announce Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming on all Iridium Certus® Skytrac Systems

29-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announced that they have partnered with Videosoft Global Ltd (Videosoft), a leading ultra-low bandwidth video streaming provider, to provide ultra-low bandwidth streaming services over SKYTRAC’s family of Iridium Certus® connected systems. This compelling low-bandwidth solution will enable SKYTRAC’s customers to... Read more

Bristow picks Safran Arrius 2B2 engines for Airbus H135 order

Bristow picks Safran Arrius 2B2 engines for Airbus H135 order

29-Feb-2024Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with Bristow Group Inc. to power its new fleet of H135 helicopters with the Arrius 2B2. In-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) for these engines will be provided by SBH® (Support-By-the-Hour) under an hourly support contract. At Heli-Expo 2024, Bristow announced the acquisition of five H135... Read more

Onboard Systems names Canadian Launch Customers for AS365/EC155 Cargo Hook

Onboard Systems names Canadian Launch Customers for AS365/EC155 Cargo Hook

29-Feb-2024Source: Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems announced that Talon Helicopters Ltd. and Qwest Helicopters, both in British Columbia, Canada, committed to purchase ten Airbus AS365/EC155 Replacement Cargo Hook kits during the 2024 HAI Heli-Expo tradeshow in Anaheim, California. The new Airbus AS365/EC155 Replacement Cargo Hook Kit is expected to receive FAA and Transport Canada STC certification this summer and... Read more

Skytrac installs first ISAT-200A and DAL-200  the H135

Skytrac installs first ISAT-200A and DAL-200 the H135

29-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom) has announced that they have completed the first installation of a factory installation of the ISAT-200A and DAL-200 solution for the H135. The installation was successfully accomplished this past month at Airbus’ facility in Columbus, Mississippi, a major milestone in... Read more

DRF Luftrettung Mission Statistics 2023

DRF Luftrettung Mission Statistics 2023

29-Feb-2024Source: DRF Luftrettung

In 2023, numerous patients benefited from rapid rescue from the air: DRF Luftrettung helicopters and aircraft were alerted a total of 36,413 times to provide seriously ill or injured people with highly professional medical assistance as quickly as possible. Last year, DRF Luftrettung helicopters were called out on 28,191 emergency missions and 7,857 intensive care... Read more

ADAC Heliservice sign Safran support-by-the-hour contract

ADAC Heliservice sign Safran support-by-the-hour contract

29-Feb-2024Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a support-by-the-hour contract renewal with ADAC Heliservice for the engines powering ADAC Luftrettung and ANWB Medical Air Assistance H145 helicopter fleets. This SBH® contract covers in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) for around 50 Arriel 2E engines. ADAC Heliservice, a subsidiary of the non-profit ADAC Luftrettung, is a... Read more

Leonardo and Bell to evaluate collaboration on tilt rotor technologies

Leonardo and Bell to evaluate collaboration on tilt rotor technologies

29-Feb-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Leonardo S.p.A., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate cooperation opportunities in the tiltrotor technology domain. As global leaders in designing, manufacturing, and supporting rotorcraft for commercial and military applications, Bell and Leonardo share a multi-decade history of industrial cooperation on both traditional helicopters... Read more

Air Center Helicopters signs Airbus HCare services contract for H225 fleet

Air Center Helicopters signs Airbus HCare services contract for H225 fleet

29-Feb-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

Air Center Helicopters, Inc (ACHI) has signed an Airbus HCare In-Service contract to support their fleet of 18 H225 helicopters for the next five years. ACHI uses the versatile H225 aircraft to carry out a wide range of missions across the globe, including but not limited to expeditionary airlift, personnel recovery, search and rescue, medevac/casevac,... Read more

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