12-Oct-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo, Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Sazma Aviation Sdn Bhd (Sazma) celebrated the delivery of an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter from the Vergiate final assembly line facility on 27th September. The aircraft will be leased by Sazma from ADA to perform offshore transport operations supporting the energy industry sector in Malaysia from Sazma’s base in Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah.... Read more
3-Nov-2021Source: AutoMobilSport
The battle for the drivers’ title in the 2021 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies reaches a critical point in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, with the top four contenders heading for a showdown in the penultimate round of the series. Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah (61pts) leads the championship standings from Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al... Read more
30-Jun-2021Source: Arabian Aerospace
Abu Dhabi Aviation has leased two new AW-139 helicopters to Angola operator Bestfly with the first helicopter being handed over to the Luanda headquartered company by Leonardo today. See Full Story. ... Read more
8-Apr-2021Source: Me Confidential
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co. (ADA) has expressed intent to fully acquire Falcon Aviation Services (FAS), an aviation service company based in the Emirati capital, Zawya reports. See Full Story. ... Read more
9-Nov-2020Source: Abu Dhabi Aviation
In October 2020, Abu Dhabi Aviation achieved IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation – the highest level for safe operations awarded by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). We constantly pursue excellence , and our dedication to our customers shows in everything we do. The recognition demonstrates that ADA is among the elite aviation operators not only... Read more
20-Nov-2017Source: Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has appointed Abu Dhabi Aviation as an authorized Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility (CSF) for Bell 412s and Bell 212s to support continued customer growth in the Middle East. “The Middle East is an extremely important market for Bell Helicopter. As our operator network grows it is important we provide... Read more
15-Nov-2017Source: Leonardo
Leonardo announced today that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract for two additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The announcement was made during an official ceremony at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport mission with deliveries expected in 2017, further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet which today... Read more
13-Nov-2017Source: Bell Helicopter
For a booming economy with 40% of its gross domestic product comprised of oil and gas output, United Arab Emirates relies on various resources to support their highest earning industry, including Bell helicopters. Our customers support this thriving industry by transporting oil and gas employees to and from rigs in the Arabian Gulf. Abu Dhabi... Read more
5-Jun-2017Source: HeliHub,com
Abu Dhabi Aviation has recently partnered with the Nigerian charter operator OAS Helicopters. The partnership, which began in 2015, was sealed with the introduction of a AW-139 helicopter that is based at OAS’ new NAFBASE Airport. Abu Dhabi Aviation’s AFB Contracts Manager, Kevin Den Hertog has commented that the partnership between the two companies is... Read more
12-Dec-2016Source: CAE
CAE and Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) announced today at the 7th Middle East Business Aviation Association Show the expansion of their commercial, business, and helicopter aviation training agreement to support growth in the region. The contract also includes the sale of two full-flight simulators (FFS) as well as CAE instructor-led training, including training courseware. Through this... Read more
18-Apr-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Abu Dhabi Aviation, are proud to announce reaching 1 million hours of successfully operating of their Bell Helicopter Fleet. “We have been operating Bell Helicopter aircraft since the 1976,” said Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Mazrouei, General Manager, Abu Dhabi Aviation. “Our Bell Helicopter fleet has grown... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA)has agreed to acquire 15 helicopters from the AW Family, comprising the AW169 light intermediate, AW139 intermediate and AW189 super medium twin types. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered from 2016 through to 2019 and will be used for a variety of missions, including offshore transport. ADA... Read more
30-Oct-2015Source: Gulf News
Abu Dhabi Aviation, a commercial helicopter operator, is looking into entering the real estate sector through establishing a property arm, according to Nader Al Hammadi, the company’s chairman. See Full Story... Read more
22-Apr-2015Source: SCMP
The Middle East is shaping up as the centre of global aviation with almost 15 per cent of air traffic from Europe to Asia passing through one of the Gulf’s three major hubs. See Full Story... Read more
24-Feb-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland Aviation Services LLC (AWAS), an Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland joint venture, announced today it is expanding its range of support solutions serving the growing fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters in the Middle East. A three stage capability expansion plan will further grow AWAS’ range of support services in line with the continued expansion... Read more
20-Feb-2015Source: Gulfnews
Abu Dhabi Aviation, a commercial helicopter operator, is looking into new technology including drones and pilotless aircrafts in order to expand the business, according to the company’s chairman, Nader Al Hammadi. See Full Story... Read more
22-Oct-2014Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International and Abu Dhabi Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a world-class Learning Center in Abu Dhabi. “FlightSafety is pleased to partner with Abu Dhabi Aviation to establish a new Learning Center,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “It will set a new standard of excellence for aviation training in the... Read more
9-Oct-2014Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has signed a series of civil aviation training solutions contracts worth more than C$200 million with airlines and aircraft operators in the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle-East. One of these orders is from Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East, who has purchased a... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Today at HELI-EXPO 2014, Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a letter of intent for 10 Bell 525 RelentlessTM aircraft. Abu Dhabi Aviation chose the Bell 525 for its versatility to support a number of missions based in the UAE, including offshore oil and gas, emergency medical support, VIP transport, firefighting and... Read more
18-Nov-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), is pleased to announce the upcoming delivery of the first Bell 412EPI helicopter in the world to Abu Dhabi Aviation for offshore oilfield support in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The Bell 412 platform has been a vital part of our operations for many years. We chose... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: Abu Dhabi Aviation
Abu Dhabi Aviation made 734.17m ($200M) revenue in 2012 compared with 719.52m ($196M) in 2011 (2% increase), Operating Profit of 299.28m ($81M) compared with 280.64m ($76M) 2011 (increase of 7%), net profit of AED 284.41m ($77M) compared to 172.96m ($47M) in 2011 (65% increase). The net profit increase includes a one off release from the... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Abu Dhabi Aviation is providing two AW139 aircraft for the Fifth Global Financial Markets Forum, which is being held in Abu Dhabi on February 27-28. Nadder Ahmad Al Hammadi, ADA’s Chairman, is quoted as saying that the aircraft are available for ferry flights and tours for those who wish among the forum participants. “The flights... Read more
15-Nov-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East, are pleased to announce the establishment of a joint venture in the UAE in the field of helicopter maintenance. The two companies have formed a limited liability company named AgustaWestland Aviation Services LLC to carry out a range... Read more
11-May-2010Source: Abu Dhabi Aviation
Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter and fixed wing aircraft operator in the Middle East will provide the Saudi Red Crescent Authority with six helicopters which will serve as air ambulances based on an agreement signed at Abu Dhabi Aviation’s offices in the UAE’s capital. The agreement was signed by Nader Ahmed Al Hammadi,... Read more
8-Feb-2010Source: The National
Abu Dhabi Aviation rebounded strongly from last year’s loss of a key local helicopter contract as it reported a 20.8 per cent jump in its annual earnings on higher-margin foreign leases of aircraft.... Read more
19-Nov-2009
AgustaWestland and Abu Dhabi Aviation have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint venture to operate in the field of maintenance and training for helicopters.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: AME
All operators are now briefed and all the necessary planning is now in place throughout the concerned departments to cope with the high volume of helicopters into and out of Yas Island... Read more
30-Jul-2009Source: The National
The company has leased helicopters to air operators or to oil and gas firms in Ethiopia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and recently signed new alliances with India’s Heligo, for the use of one Agusta Westland 139, and an offshore support firm for Petrobras... Read more
