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UK MoD green lights Leonardo for Proteus demonstration flight

UK MoD green lights Leonardo for Proteus demonstration flight

22-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group (FCG) has awarded a four-year contract valued at 71 million Eur (£60 million) to Leonardo to deliver the Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air System (RWUAS) Technology Demonstration Programme (TDP), “RWUAS CCD Phase 3 TDP”. This programme funded through Defence Innovation, will include the... Read more

Bristow wins ten year UKSAR 2G contract with S92, AW189 and AW139 fleet

Bristow wins ten year UKSAR 2G contract with S92, AW189 and AW139 fleet

21-Jul-2022

Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has been awarded a £1.6 billion 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (“UKSAR2G”) program by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport. Bristow will work in partnership with 2Excel... Read more

Helity and Lilium join forces in Spain

Helity and Lilium join forces in Spain

21-Jul-2022Source: Lilium

  Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has signed an agreement with Helity Copter Airlines (“Helity”) to develop an eVTOL network in Andalusia. Under the agreement, Helity intends to initially purchase five (5) Lilium Jets to provide premium and business charter flights to its customers.... Read more

Sloane Helicopters renews Leonardo distributor agreement

Sloane Helicopters renews Leonardo distributor agreement

21-Jul-2022

  Leonardo’s continued success in the UK and Ireland helicopter market expands as its regional distributor, Sloane confirmed renewal of its Distributor Agreement for the 2022-2024 timeframe with the company at the Farnborough International Airshow on 19 July. The agreement covers the AW109 GrandNew, AW109 Trekker and AW169 types, and foresees a minimum of seven... Read more

Eve announced LOI with Embraer and BAE Systems

Eve announced LOI with Embraer and BAE Systems

21-Jul-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility

  Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced today at the Farnborough Airshow a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Embraer and BAE Systems to explore the potential order of up to 150 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles with the aim of examining the aircraft application for the defence and security market. ... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance orders 2 H135s for fleet renewal

London’s Air Ambulance orders 2 H135s for fleet renewal

21-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAAC) – the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) for the UK’s capital – has ordered two Airbus H135 helicopters for the renewal of its fleet under a contract signed at the Farnborough International Airshow. “We are extremely honoured to have received this order from one of the world’s most prestigious... Read more

Enstrom at EAA AirVenture 2022

Enstrom at EAA AirVenture 2022

21-Jul-2022Source: Enstrom

  Built from a passion for American ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Enstrom Helicopter was founded in 1959 with a focus on safety, value and performance – and that focus has never faltered. For over 60 years, Enstrom has been supplying quality-made parts and helicopters worldwide; from military and police applications to private and commercial flight uses.... Read more

Asian Sky Media rebrands to widen its geographical scope

Asian Sky Media rebrands to widen its geographical scope

20-Jul-2022Source: Global Sky Media

  “This is just the beginning” are words that can sound ominous if spoken by the wrong person, but when they are spoken by Wu Zhendong, you understand there is something else going on in the background. Mr. Wu is speaking about Asian Sky Media’s decision to add additional areas of coverage and change its... Read more

GKN and Sikorsky extend Black Hawk Contract

GKN and Sikorsky extend Black Hawk Contract

20-Jul-2022Source: GKN

  GKN Aerospace has announced that it has signed an extension to a long-term agreement with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company to supply composite structure components for the H-60 Black Hawk helicopter. GKN Aerospace is a supplier for structural components and has a long history of supporting the Sikorsky helicopter. The composite components are manufactured at the GKN... Read more

HeliOffshore appoints Operations Director

HeliOffshore appoints Operations Director

20-Jul-2022Source: HeliOffshore

  HeliOffshore announced the appointment of Jim Evans as its new Operations Director. Jim will be responsible for directing operational workstream activities targeting the key safety priorities outlined in HeliOffshore’s Safety Performance Model, as well as devising and delivering actions to support improvements in frontline safety performance. Jim has over 5,000 hours of flight time... Read more

S.A.F.E. to host Technical Briefing at APSCON 2022

S.A.F.E. to host Technical Briefing at APSCON 2022

20-Jul-2022Source: SAFE Structure Designs

  S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is pleased to announce that it will hold a Technical Briefing at APSCON 2022 in Reno NV on Friday, July 29 at 12:00 noon.  This briefing will discuss the safety challenges of maintenance personnel and how the correct support equipment can reduce injuries to personnel and prevent damage to the aircraft. ... Read more

Leonardo launches dual-use LOAM-V2 anti-collision system

Leonardo launches dual-use LOAM-V2 anti-collision system

20-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

  At the Farnborough Airshow, Leonardo launched a new-generation dual-use laser anti-collision system for small to mid-sized platforms. Called LOAM-V2 (Laser Obstacle Avoidance and Monitoring), it weighs only 13 kg and is particularly compact in size. The new obstacle identification and alarm system for rotary wing aircraft promptly detects the presence of small obstacles along the route, such as cables... Read more

Hyundai and Safran signed a MoU for AAM development cooperation

Hyundai and Safran signed a MoU for AAM development cooperation

20-Jul-2022Source: Safran

  Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and identify possible opportunities in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry that would be beneficial to both parties and potential customers. The Group and Safran agreed to explore potential cooperation in various fields such as electric propulsion systems, avionics and... Read more

Babcock sell some Onshore operations for €136.2M

Babcock sell some Onshore operations for €136.2M

20-Jul-2022

Aside from their offshore operations, Babcock are also selling their onshore interests. Employees were told yesterday that Ancala Partners, a mid-market infrastructure investor was buying Babcock operations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden and Finland.  The deal is priced at €136.2 million Excluded are operations in UK, France, Canada and Australia, where Babcock also operates defence... Read more

Vertical Aerospace Appointments Former McLaren Automotive CEO to its Board

Vertical Aerospace Appointments Former McLaren Automotive CEO to its Board

20-Jul-2022

  Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, announces the appointment of former McLaren Automotive CEO, Mike Flewitt, to the Board of Directors (the “Vertical Board”). An experienced leader in the world of automotive innovation and manufacturing, Mike further strengthens Vertical’s leadership team which draws... Read more

Hyundai Supernal Unveils eVTOL Vehicle Cabin Concept at Farnborough 2022

Hyundai Supernal Unveils eVTOL Vehicle Cabin Concept at Farnborough 2022

20-Jul-2022Source: Hyundai

  Supernal (the Company) today revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. Supernal partnered with the Group’s design studios to create the cabin concept as the Company works... Read more

FACC to supply key fuselage and wing parts for Archer

FACC to supply key fuselage and wing parts for Archer

20-Jul-2022Source: Archer Aviation

  Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer”) (NYSE: ACHR) and FACC, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of aircraft components and systems, announced they have entered into an agreement for FACC to fabricate and supply key fuselage and wing elements of Archer’s production eVTOL aircraft that is currently under development. The high-tech expertise of aerospace specialist FACC... Read more

BASF makes $500K donation to STARS air ambulance

BASF makes $500K donation to STARS air ambulance

20-Jul-2022Source: STARS

  Completion of STARS’ multi-year initiative to renew its aging helicopter fleet is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a $500,000 gift from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, announced today at the STARS base in Saskatoon. The donation will be used by STARS for mission operations as well as to help purchase medically... Read more

AAP and Lilium to develop electric regional air mobility

AAP and Lilium to develop electric regional air mobility

19-Jul-2022Source: Lilium

  Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has signed an agreement with AAP Aviation Group AS (“AAP Aviation”) to develop an eVTOL network in Scandinavia. Under the agreement, AAP Aviation intends to purchase 40 Lilium Jets and collaborate with Lilium to identify and develop landing... Read more

Moroccan Forces Royales Air order fleet of H135s

Moroccan Forces Royales Air order fleet of H135s

19-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of H135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine H135, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots to perform a wide array of demanding missions including utility and search and rescue. “We are proud that the Forces Royales Air... Read more

Vertical Aerospace and CAE partner on pilot training

Vertical Aerospace and CAE partner on pilot training

19-Jul-2022Source: Vertical Aerospace

  Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation and CAE [NYSE: CAE, TSE: CAE], a market leader in flight simulation and training, today announced that CAE will be the pilot training partner for Vertical’s launch eVTOL aircraft, the VX4. CAE will design and develop a world-class... Read more

ASL Group selects Lilium to provide sustainable air mobility

ASL Group selects Lilium to provide sustainable air mobility

19-Jul-2022Source: Lilium

  ASL Group has signed an agreement with Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, to provide sustainable air mobility to its customers in Benelux. ASL Group intends to purchase an initial 6 Lilium Jets and will cooperate with Lilium to develop a network of landing... Read more

Vertical Aerospace and Babcock Partner to Explore New Variants for VX4

Vertical Aerospace and Babcock Partner to Explore New Variants for VX4

19-Jul-2022Source: Vertical Aerospace

  Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, today announces a partnership with Babcock International (Babcock) [LON: BAB], the aerospace, defence and security company to explore new applications for its VX4 eVTOL aircraft. The VX4 has proven demand in the passenger transportation markets from established... Read more

CAE launches new Mixed Reality Flight Simulator for eVTOL market

CAE launches new Mixed Reality Flight Simulator for eVTOL market

19-Jul-2022

CAE announced at the Farnborough International Air Show 2022, the launch of its newest advancement in pilot training, the CAE 700MXR Flight Simulator. Initially targeted to the eVTOL market, the CAE 700MXR will revolutionize flight training for complex urban settings with a compact mini-motion platform and 360⁰ field of view visuals that deliver high-fidelity, physics-based... Read more

American Helicopter Museum Voted Best Museum for Families

American Helicopter Museum Voted Best Museum for Families

19-Jul-2022

  West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) was recently voted Main Line Today magazine’s “2022 Readers’ Choice Best Museum for Families” in its annual poll. Listed under “Main Line’s Best Sports and Entertainment in 2022,” AHMEC vied for the title against several amazing and unique institutions. “This is truly an honor for us,” said... Read more

Urban Air Traffic Management solution to be launched by Halo Aviation

Urban Air Traffic Management solution to be launched by Halo Aviation

19-Jul-2022Source: Eve Holding

  Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced that it entered into a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Halo Aviation Ltd. (“Halo”), a provider of bespoke private Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) travel services, to collaborate in the development and launch Eve’s Urban Air Traffic Management (“UATM”) software solution. As part of the agreement, Halo will... Read more

US Helicopters selects Becker’s digital audio system

US Helicopters selects Becker’s digital audio system

19-Jul-2022Source: Becker Avionics

U.S. Helicopters has selected the Becker Avionics AMU 6500 Digital intercom system for the avionics upgrade of their AS350 Helicopters. These aircraft are employed in various mission profiles to include ENG and VIP configurations. U.S. Helicopters approached Turbolyft Aerospace for guidance on their unique avionics’ requirements and Turbolyft’s Avionics Manager, Chris Shibaoka, knew from previous experience... Read more

VFS Announces Winner of 2022 Alfred Gessow Best Paper Award

VFS Announces Winner of 2022 Alfred Gessow Best Paper Award

19-Jul-2022Source: VFS

  The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announced today the winner of the Society’s prestigious Alfred Gessow Award for the best overall technical paper presented at the 78th Annual Forum and Technology Display. This year’s winning paper is from the Handling Qualities session entitled, “Toward a UAS Handling Qualities Specification: Development of UAS-Specific MTEs,” by Dr.... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance to add second AW169

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance to add second AW169

19-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

  Leonardo is pleased to announce that the UK charity Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) will be introducing its second AW169 helicopter for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations. The agreement between Specialist Aviation Services and EHAAT, which was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, includes a bespoke medical interior, in addition to... Read more

DRF reports on first half of 2022

DRF reports on first half of 2022

19-Jul-2022Source: DRF Luftrettung

  DRF Luftrettung is reflecting on a busy six months for missions. The crews of the 29 HEMS bases nationwide and two ambulance aircraft received a total of 19,791 alerts from January to June 2022, which represents an increase of 8 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year. The non-profit air... Read more

Winnipeg mayoral candidate promises to ground police helicopter

Winnipeg mayoral candidate promises to ground police helicopter

19-Jul-2022Source: CBC

Winnipeg mayoral candidate Glen Murray says he’d like to replace the city’s police helicopter with less expensive surveillance drones. Murray announced Monday evening if he’s elected this fall, he would ground Air1, the Winnipeg Police Service’s EC120B Colibri helicopter. See Full Story.... Read more

German operator wins French wind farm contract

German operator wins French wind farm contract

18-Jul-2022Source: HTM

At the end of a long tendering process, HTM was able to obtain a very special contract: The new built wind farm Saint-Nazaire (also known as “Banc de Guérande”) on the French coast of Brittany will be supplied by the German offshore service provider in the future. A milestone not only for the companies involved,... Read more

GE presents military engine portfolio at Farnborough 2022

GE presents military engine portfolio at Farnborough 2022

18-Jul-2022Source: GE Aviation

  Progress testing next-generation engines and continued global competitiveness with in-production engines highlight GE’s strong military portfolio entering the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow. GE is in the midst of major test campaigns for transformational combat and rotorcraft engines. GE’s XA100* adaptive cycle engine for the F-35 has demonstrated performance consistent with the U.S. Air Force’s... Read more

Vertical Aerospace secures pre-delivery payment from American Airlines

Vertical Aerospace secures pre-delivery payment from American Airlines

18-Jul-2022Source: Vertical Aerospace

  Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announces that it has confirmed delivery slots and the commitment of associated pre-delivery payments with American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL). American has reserved delivery slots for the first 50 VX4 aircraft of its initial conditional pre-order of up... Read more

Joby Applies for UK Aircraft Certification

Joby Applies for UK Aircraft Certification

18-Jul-2022Source: Joby

  Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft design to be certified for use in the United Kingdom. While Joby is currently pursuing the “type certification” for its aircraft with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and expects... Read more

Transport Canada approves Eagle Copters as a Design Approval Organization

Transport Canada approves Eagle Copters as a Design Approval Organization

18-Jul-2022Source: Eagle Copters

  Eagle Copters (‘Eagle’) is excited to announce that they’ve received TCCA approval to operate their own DAO (Design Approval Organization). This will allow Eagle to conduct more extensive engineering operations for customers across many platforms within the Part 27 and 29 space. Eagle is now able to obtain STC’s (Supplemental Type Certificate) and other... Read more

Leonardo’s multi-domain solutions on display at Farnborough 2022

Leonardo’s multi-domain solutions on display at Farnborough 2022

18-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

  On Leonardo’s static area, for the helicopter sector, the AW149 is on display, the latest generation multi-mission helicopter, building on its recent international success in Poland with a contract for 32 units and currently offered to the UK Ministry of Defense for the NMH (New Medium Helicopter) requirement. Also on display is an AW159 optimized for use at sea,... Read more

Airbus announces H175M Task Force

Airbus announces H175M Task Force

18-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters has announced the first members of H175M Task  Force – the UK-based industry team created to offer, supply and support the British-produced  H175M helicopter for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. On the opening day of the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Gloucestershire, leading  aerospace companies Babcock International, Martin-Baker, Pratt &... Read more

Eve showcases its eVTOL cabin at Farnborough 2022

Eve showcases its eVTOL cabin at Farnborough 2022

18-Jul-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility

  Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow its first full-sized eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) cabin mock-up, which reinforces the Company’s human-centred design approach. The mock-up will be showcased at Embraer’s ‘Fly the Future’ exhibition, together with the manufacturer’s sustainable aircraft concepts. From July... Read more

Enstrom Signs First Sales Representative

Enstrom Signs First Sales Representative

18-Jul-2022Source: Enstrom

  Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce that it has signed Aero Facility Co, Ltd. as their representative for sales in the country of Japan. Aero Facility has the honor of being the first Representative signed back after Enstrom emerged out of Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 13, 2022. Aero Facility was a long... Read more

VSTAR Aviation enters the eVTOL Australian Market

VSTAR Aviation enters the eVTOL Australian Market

18-Jul-2022Source: VSTAR Aviation

  The next generation of aircraft could be seen operating in Australian skies as early as 2023. Known as eVTOL or “Powered Lift”, these unique and cleverly designed aircraft combine the versatility of a helicopter with the range and speed of a traditional fixed-wing aircraft. These aircraft are not just nimble and quick. Their unique... Read more

Eve showcases its eVTOL cabin for the first time

Eve showcases its eVTOL cabin for the first time

18-Jul-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility

  Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) unveiled today at the Farnborough Airshow its first full-sized eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) cabin mock-up, which reinforces the Company’s human-centred design approach. The mock-up will be showcased at Embraer’s ‘Fly the Future’ exhibition, together with the manufacturer’s sustainable aircraft concepts. From... Read more

Lilium Partners with Bristow on Electric Air Mobility

Lilium Partners with Bristow on Electric Air Mobility

18-Jul-2022Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the world’s first electric vertical-takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced today a strategic partnership where Bristow will have the option to purchase 50 Lilium Jets in addition to providing maintenance services... Read more

European corporate jet operator orders 50 VX4 eVTOL from Vertical Aerospace

European corporate jet operator orders 50 VX4 eVTOL from Vertical Aerospace

18-Jul-2022Source: Vertical Aerospace

  Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, announces today that FLYINGGROUP, one of Europe’s leading business jet operators, has conditionally pre-ordered up to 50 VX4 aircraft. FLYINGGROUP, which began operations in Antwerp in 1995, operates from aircraft bases across Europe and the Middle East. Currently... Read more

SPAES creates componsite custom instrument panel overlays for Airbus H125

SPAES creates componsite custom instrument panel overlays for Airbus H125

18-Jul-2022Source: SPAES

  In a recent project, SPAES designed and approved an Instrument Panel Overlay in an Airbus H125 helicopter. For the customer it was crucial that the cockpit is modernized but without the time and expense of completely redoing the panel. First, the individual display instruments are used to take the panel’s measurements. Then, with consideration... Read more

HAI Seeks Members For New Industry Workforce Development Working Group

HAI Seeks Members For New Industry Workforce Development Working Group

18-Jul-2022Source: HAI

  Helicopter Association International (HAI) is seeking members for its new Workforce Development Working Group, whose mission is to develop and expand the international vertical flight industry workforce. In this capacity, the working group will create and review programs that are designed to address pilot and maintenance technician shortages across the industry. The Workforce Development... Read more

British consortium to build world first AAM flight ecosystem

British consortium to build world first AAM flight ecosystem

18-Jul-2022Source: Atkins

Vertical Aerospace, Virgin Atlantic, Atkins, Skyports and NATS, along with Connected Places Catapult and leading academic institutions Cranfield University and WMG, University of Warwick, today announced the creation of the Advanced Mobility Ecosystem Consortium. Together, the organisations will develop key technology and infrastructure in a project that will significantly accelerate the introduction of AAM in... Read more

ASU Appoints Director of Operations

ASU Appoints Director of Operations

15-Jul-2022Source: ASU

  Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that ASU veteran Tony Tsantles was promoted to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations. “Tony has led the ASU training team through many successes worldwide. They have included the award and performance of multiple FAA training contracts, ongoing training with the Irish Air Corps, and unmatched custom training for... Read more

Summit Aviation earns EASA Certification

Summit Aviation earns EASA Certification

15-Jul-2022Source: Summit Aviation

  Summit Aviation has successfully received its EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization certificate approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The certification approval allows Summit Aviation to provide maintenance services on aircraft currently registered in member countries of the European Union. For Summit, applicable aircraft would include corporate, rotorcraft and foreign military. “We... Read more

Avfuel & Neste working to reach net-zero goals faster

Avfuel & Neste working to reach net-zero goals faster

15-Jul-2022Source: Neste

With a mission to reach net-zero by 2050, the business aviation community—which includes fixed base operators (FBOs), airports, corporate flight departments and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)—needs reliable access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel, a leading global supplier of aviation fuel and services, recognized this need early on and began looking for the right partners... Read more

Bell Expands Regional Aftermarket Footprint in Australia

Bell Expands Regional Aftermarket Footprint in Australia

15-Jul-2022Source: Bell

Bell announced the acquisition of Eagle Copters Maintenance Pty. Ltd. (ECM), a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) business and current Bell customer service facility (CSF) based in Australia. This acquisition enables Bell to expand its regional footprint by providing coveted solutions in Australia and Asia-Pacific. “This acquisition enables us to provide local support and solutions... Read more

FAA approves MD500E Slimline Glass Cockpit

FAA approves MD500E Slimline Glass Cockpit

14-Jul-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to install a new “slimline” advanced glass cockpit that modernizes the MD500E platform for increased visibility and field of view. The slimline cockpit is now standard in all new MD500E aircraft and includes four inches of additional visibility on... Read more

Lutheran Air Celebrates 10,000 Patient Flights

Lutheran Air Celebrates 10,000 Patient Flights

14-Jul-2022Source: Lutheran Air

  Lutheran Air celebrated a milestone of 10,000 patient flights since the air ambulance program began serving the region nearly two decades ago. Lutheran Air I, its flight crew and several longtime crew members were recognized by Lutheran Health Network and Lutheran Hospital leadership for reaching the momentous occasion on the hospital helipad Monday. “The... Read more

CAE unveils new brand identity and logo

CAE unveils new brand identity and logo

14-Jul-2022Source: CAE

  CAE unveiled its new visual brand identity and logo to reflect its bold vision for the future, and further support its high-tech culture and mission. This evolution reinforces CAE’s mission to prepare people in critical roles for the moments that matter, equipping them with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world using... Read more

NHIndustries reports on NH90 User Conference 2022

NHIndustries reports on NH90 User Conference 2022

14-Jul-2022Source: NHIndustries

  After 4 years of absence, the NH90 User Conference (NUC) returned for its 8th Edition, in the breathtaking Nationaal Militair Museum in Soesterberg, Netherlands. During 3 days, it has been a great opportunity to foster communication and strengthen relationships within NH90 community. Users presented their experiences from operations to helicopter maintenance; expressing proudly their... Read more

Volocopter Opens First Public VoloCity Exhibition in Asia

Volocopter Opens First Public VoloCity Exhibition in Asia

14-Jul-2022Source: Volocopter

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced that it has partnered with Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to launch a VoloCity public exhibition including free guided tours in the Lion City. This is Volocopter’s first exhibition to feature its commercial air taxi model in Asia, and the company’s first-ever long-term exhibition to... Read more

Life Flight Network Adds Additional B407GXi

Life Flight Network Adds Additional B407GXi

14-Jul-2022Source: Life Flight Network

  Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for four Bell 407GXi aircraft to Life Flight Network. Life Flight Network currently operates a fleet of 53 aircraft and with the addition of these four aircraft, will be the largest air medical operator of the Bell 407GXi in the Pacific... Read more

HAI President to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Aviation

HAI President to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Aviation

14-Jul-2022Source: HAI

  James Viola, president and CEO of Helicopter Association International (HAI), will testify before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Viola will appear as part of a panel of aviation experts addressing the State of General Aviation. The subcommittee hearing will begin at 10 am eastern time. Those... Read more

Schweizer announces deliveries to El Salvador and Senegal Air Forces

Schweizer announces deliveries to El Salvador and Senegal Air Forces

14-Jul-2022Source: Schweizer

  In May 2022, Schweizer delivered another new Schweizer 300C helicopter to the Senegalese Air Force. The Senegalese Air Force took delivery of the first production Schweizer 300C helicopter in July 2021. In March 2022, the Foreign Asset Trade Company signed a follow-on contract with Schweizer for five additional Schweizer 300C helicopters for the air... Read more

Bristow signs LOI for 100 Chaparral VTOL from Elroy Air

Bristow signs LOI for 100 Chaparral VTOL from Elroy Air

14-Jul-2022Source: Bristow

  Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world’s leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Elroy Air to pre-order 100 Chaparral hybrid-electric cargo VTOL aircraft. The Chaparral will be the first of its kind vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft dedicated to cargo movement... Read more

Leonardo’s AW101 in the spotlight in blockbuster Jurassic World Dominion

Leonardo’s AW101 in the spotlight in blockbuster Jurassic World Dominion

14-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

  Built near the Jurassic Coast in Yeovil, UK, Leonardo’s AW101 helicopter regularly flies its global operators in challenging conditions from hot and high to ice cold. This flexibility makes the AW101 the most advanced, versatile and capable multi-role helicopter available today. However, transporting dinosaurs is a new mission set that even its designers at... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – July 2022

UK AAIB Bulletin – July 2022

14-Jul-2022Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident(s) of:- MD 900 (G-LNDN), various electrical system faults due to water ingress, in flight between Royal London Hospital and RAF Northolt, Greater London, 25 July 2021... Read more

SAR Queen operating across Norway

SAR Queen operating across Norway

13-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo

The Banak SAR base went live in Q1 of this year marking the first permanent operating location for the AW101 inside the Arctic Circle. This is the third SAR base to go-live in Norway, other bases include Sola and Ørland. Leonardo is assisting with maintenance, including 24/7 support together with material supply and technical representatives.... Read more

EASA to deepen partnership with European Universities

EASA to deepen partnership with European Universities

13-Jul-2022

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is launching a new initiative to engage with the next generation of aviation scientists from European academia, calling on them to share their research and ideas for the future development of aviation. Selected students will be invited to present their papers at the first edition of the European_Academia@EASA... Read more

Air Methods CEO is a finalist for 2022 Women Tech Awards

Air Methods CEO is a finalist for 2022 Women Tech Awards

13-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods

  The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, announced Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams as one of 22 finalists for the 2022 Women Tech Awards. Now celebrating their 15th year, these awards bring visibility to technology-focused women throughout the industry who are creating new technologies,... Read more

Aero Asset Releases First Single Engine Preowned Heli Market Trends Report

Aero Asset Releases First Single Engine Preowned Heli Market Trends Report

13-Jul-2022

Aero Asset’s inaugural Heli Market Trends Report for single engine preowned helicopters compares first half of 2022 market performance with the same period of 2021. It reveals that supply of aircraft for sale continued to shrink on slightly lower transaction volume. Release of the first single engine helicopter market report follows outstanding reception for Aero... Read more

Savback signs distribution agreement with Mayman Aerospace

Savback signs distribution agreement with Mayman Aerospace

13-Jul-2022

Savback Helicopters, the independent helicopter and fixed wing sales specialist, is pleased to announce a new sales representation agreement with Mayman Aerospace,  the US-based manufacturer of the innovative Speeder, Air Utility Vehicle (AUV). The deal, effective immediately, will see the Sweden-based company market and distribute the compact, high-speed, eight-turbine, heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL)... Read more

Wisk Brings 5th Generation Aircraft to the UK and Australia

Wisk Brings 5th Generation Aircraft to the UK and Australia

12-Jul-2022Source: Wisk Aero

  Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., will be conducting public displays of its 5th Generation Aircraft, Cora, in both Farnborough, UK, and Brisbane, Australia. In the United Kingdom: one of Wisk’s fleet of aircraft will be on display at... Read more

Skytrac satcom selected for French H160M program

Skytrac satcom selected for French H160M program

12-Jul-2022Source: SKYTRAC

  SKYTRAC, a global leader in satellite communications (Satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Airbus Helicopters (Airbus), a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, has selected SKYTRAC’s SDL-700 Satcom system to provide mission-critical capabilities for the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger – HIL) French Armed Forces Programme. The French Armament General Directorate... Read more

Rega takes over Geneva EMS operation

Rega takes over Geneva EMS operation

11-Jul-2022Source: Rega

  Swiss Air-Rescue Rega is delighted with the agreement that was signed today by the State Council of the Canton of Geneva. This agreement between Canton Geneva, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Rega marks the continuation of a decades-long partnership for the benefit of patients and will further improve aeromedical care for the local population.... Read more

Airbus delivers 7,000th H125

Airbus delivers 7,000th H125

11-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 7,000th helicopter from the Ecureuil family. The light single-engine H125, which was assembled in Marignane, France, was handed over to Blugeon Hélicoptères, a French company specialised in sling work at high altitudes. This new H125 will join Blugeon´s existing fleet of five H125 helicopters located at three different bases in the... Read more

Spain’s Eliance buys Italy’s Elifriulia

Spain’s Eliance buys Italy’s Elifriulia

11-Jul-2022Source: Eliance

Elifriulia is a helicopter operating company founded in 1971 with headquarters at Trieste Airport, Friuli Venezia Giulia region. It mainly offers search and rescue, firefighting and medicalized air transport services. In addition, it has a Part 145 maintenance organization and a pilot school. Elifriulia operates AIRBUS helicopters similar to those operated by Eliance, facilitating synergies... Read more

Safran and HAL to develop new helicopter engines in joint venture

Safran and HAL to develop new helicopter engines in joint venture

11-Jul-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

  Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed an agreement to create a new joint venture intended to develop helicopter engines. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Mr. R. Madhavan, HAL CMD, and Mr. Franck Saudo, Safran Helicopter Engines CEO in presence of Olivier Andriès, Safran CEO, both partners will... Read more

2023 HAI Scholarship Program Now Open

2023 HAI Scholarship Program Now Open

11-Jul-2022Source: HAI

  HAI is pleased to announce that the association is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. The program is open to HAI members only. (If you are not an HAI member and would like to join the world’s leading helicopter association, visit https://rotor.org/members/membership-purchase.) The four scholarship programs available for 2023 are described below. Bill... Read more

Global Interest In Vita Inclinata’s Vita Rescue System Increases

Global Interest In Vita Inclinata’s Vita Rescue System Increases

11-Jul-2022Source: Vita Inclinata

  Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, announced the completion of its Vita Rescue System (VRS) demonstration to Squadron 751 at Air Base #6 in Portugal. The VRS litter attachment demonstration in Portugal underscores the global interest—and need—to improve the safety and efficiency of helicopter hoist rescues. As lawsuits mount and... Read more

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