23-Oct-2023Source: Jetson
Jetson announced that the company has obtained two critical flight permits by the Italian aerospace authorities.... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced that it expects to release its third quarter 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and to host a webcast at 5:00 pm ET the same day. The webcast will be publicly available in the Upcoming Events section... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems, a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced mission equipment for airborne, maritime, and ground-based operations, is proud to announce its partnership with the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing the inspection capabilities of KEPCO’s airborne unit for the vital task of powerline asset inspection.... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Alterra Mountain Co
Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Upon closing, the legendary heli-skiing operation will further expand the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. The choice of Alterra to continue building on the Wiegele legacy was guided by the Wiegele family’s immense... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Dorset County Hospital
Plans to develop the Dorset County Hospital (DCH) site, including building a brand-new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit, have been given the green light by local planners. The Trust’s Your Future Hospital programme sets out plans to expand facilities on the site in Dorchester and help meet increasing demand. These include building a new... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $4.2 million to Santa Rosa County through the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support the aerospace and defense sectors by connecting Naval Air Station Whiting Field to Whiting Aviation Park. The JGGF award will help construct a helipad and an approximately 2,800 linear foot taxiway to connect... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Pasadena NOW
The City Council unanimously approved the Pasadena Police Department’s request for purchase of a high-tech camera for one of the city’s patrol helicopters. The camera, which is a Wescam MX-10 camera, cost $496,000. The Police Department’s Air Operations Section acquired its first Wescam MX-10 camera in 2020. See Full Story.... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) will report its third quarter 2023 operating update and financial results after market close on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results. Webcast Information: To... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Carle Health
On Oct. 7, the Carle Health AirLife team gathered at Frasca Field to celebrate the 20th anniversary of AirLife’s partnership with Carle Health. Since 2003, AirLife has transported critically ill or injured patients to the highest level of care while providing care in the air. AirLife is a flying emergency room where personnel can provide... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: NSW Government
The first helicopter test flight has been completed at the new rooftop helipad as part of the $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital development, with a helicopter rescue team undertaking a successful landing and takeoff. The helipad testing exercise, carried out by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, is part of the operational commissioning activities being undertaken... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods
The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, selected Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams as the winner of the 2023 Women In Tech Trailblazer Award. The winners were announced on Oct. 11 at an awards luncheon at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. “I... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: USHST
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) will host a webinar November 1 with seminars on mountain flying, helicopter wake turbulence, an FAA wire strike study, and go/no go decision-making. The event will kick off at 1 p.m. Eastern; Noon, Central, with the latest helicopter accident data. The webinar is free and open to the... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Robeson County Sheriff
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office debuted its newest addition to its fleet Thursday morning at the Lumberton Municipal Airport. In attendance where several County Commissioners, County Administrators, Senator Danny Britt, and many others. Initially assigned to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and after an agreement between Sheriff Bill Rogers and Sheriff Burnis Wilkins, a helicopter... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: Overair
Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Systems and South Korea’s Jeju Special Self Governing Province to establish and lead an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem in Jeju, the largest island... Read more
20-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Bloomberg is currently reporting that Air Methods are facing financial challenges to the level of giving serious review of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Quoting unnamed sources, they say that the process could be started as early as the end of October, and is partly driven by a missed loan interest payment earlier this... Read more
20-Oct-2023Source: Great Western Air Ambulance
On 2 October 2023, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) appointed Tim Ross-Smith to a brand-new role that was created in collaboration with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASfT). As GWAAC’s Operations Officer, Tim is line-managing the Advanced Practitioners and Specialist Paramedics in Critical Care. He will be leading on the operational, rather... Read more
20-Oct-2023Source: NBAA
Business aviation stakeholders have heard about the promise of advanced air mobility (AAM) and eVTOL vehicles for years. With AAM now performing testing and certification flights around the globe, the future appears closer than many may think. Wisk, a Boeing subsidiary, is undergoing certification testing of its sixth generation AAM vehicle. “That’s the technical side,... Read more
20-Oct-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will showcase its helicopters at this year’s European Rotors show in Madrid, the largest business-to-business rotorcraft event outside the United States. The four-day event runs from November 27 to 30 in IFEMA Hall 9. Enstrom President Todd Tetzlaff and Vice President of Sales & Marketing Dennis Martin will be in attendance to... Read more
19-Oct-2023Source: NHV
NHV Group is excited to announce its collaboration in Taiwan with Apex Aviation, a local Taiwanese company. This partnership aims to provide innovative helicopter transportation services to the impressive offshore wind industry in Taiwan. Given the ambitious construction and maintenance of windfarm projects in Taiwan, the establishment of a helicopter-based personnel transportation and emergency rescue... Read more
19-Oct-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has opened private sales of its eVTOL jets in the U.S. market, in partnership with EMCJET, an industry-leading full-service aircraft brokerage and management company. EMCJET is set to be the exclusive Lilium dealer in Texas through 2030 for private sales.... Read more
19-Oct-2023Source: Hyundai
Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – announced a strategic partnership with Korean Air to help accelerate the design of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the development of the AAM ecosystem in Korea. The collaboration adds to a growing list of Supernal partnerships that are advancing... Read more
19-Oct-2023Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal have announced a breakthrough collaboration to develop a ground control station designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. This strategic collaboration will empower Supernal’s flight test program, allowing remote pilots to safely monitor and command aircraft while also accessing real-time aircraft data. Honeywell’s ground control station is... Read more
19-Oct-2023Source: HELP Appeal
Thanks to a £37,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, Bristol Royal Infirmary has become the second major trauma centre in the UK to benefit from a weather station which provides certainty and real time information for emergency helicopter pilots about weather conditions, ensuring that its patients are seen quicker and with more efficiency. The weather... Read more
18-Oct-2023Source: HAI
A coalition of aviation stakeholder organizations, including Helicopter Association International (HAI), issued the following joint statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding on lead in aviation gasoline (avgas) issued on October 18: “We are working with the Administration toward the ultimate elimination of lead from avgas, and this finding mirrors and reinforces... Read more
18-Oct-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH) received the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s (AMC) Medium Manufacturer of the Year Award during a luncheon at Grand Canyon University Arena. “The AMC council is thrilled to recognize MD Helicopters, a long-time fixture in Arizona’s manufacturing industry and a leader in one of the nation’s fastest growing manufacturing sectors,” AMC Executive Director Grace... Read more
18-Oct-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Cormorant Trophy which has been awarded to Rescue 439, a CH-149 Griffon helicopter crew that pushed the aircraft to its limits in challenging conditions in an evolving remote rescue scenario in Quebec. On October 12, 2022 at 11:00 hrs, Rescue 439, a CH-149 Griffon helicopter... Read more
18-Oct-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace announced the acceptance of the first two T901-GE-900 flight test engines to the U.S. Army which will support the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototype program. The next-generation rotorcraft engines – which will power the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and FARA – were officially accepted by the Defense Contract... Read more
18-Oct-2023Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced that the EH216-S, its self-developed passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system, has obtained the type certificate (“TC”) officially issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”). This demonstrates that the EH216-S’s model design fully... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: ITP Aero
ITP Aero, a Bain Capital portfolio company, through its affiliate ITP Aero US, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of BP Aero, an Irving (Texas, USA) based leading provider of aircraft engine aftermarket services. Current founders and shareholders will remain involved with the company throughout its new phase of growth. Founded in... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Government of South Australia
Two new helicopters will be added to South Australia’s police and ambulance services to boost response time and operational capacity, in a major Malinauskas Government investment. A state government commitment of $150 million will see two new State Rescue Helicopter Service (SRHS) helicopters online before the end of 2024, four new dedicated pilots and an... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Nepalese operator Manang Air has had its Air Operator Certificate withdrawn by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. This follows an accident on 14th October in which an Airbus H125 was written off, and only three months after a fatal accident with another H125 in the operator’s fleet. The accident on 14th October resulted in... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, a global leader in critical mission systems for nearly 30 years, and DART Aerospace, a Canadian aerospace company specialized in designing, manufacturing, and supporting helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft components and systems for nearly 43 years, announced today their partnership agreement to develop an aerial firefighting system for the Airbus Super Puma family of... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI) to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) solutions and technical support for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Design (EMD) phase of the Republic of Korea’s Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program. The EMD phase is expected to be completed... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed has solidified its leadership in the air medical equipment industry by partnering with Essex Industries to integrate Liquid Oxygen (LOX) solutions into their cutting-edge medical transport equipment. Since its establishment in 1991, Spectrum Aeromed, headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, has been a trusted provider of modular and custom-built air medical equipment for helicopters... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that it has entered into an agreement with ADIO pursuant to which the parties intend to work together to make Abu Dhabi its first international launch partner, with plans to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026.... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace, a leading technology company specializing in advanced aerial firefighting solutions, is excited to announce its latest contract win, marking the company’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region. Recoil will provide two Tsunami T1000-E Aerial Fire Suppression System tanks for the Korea 119 Emergency Services H225 Super Pumas, which are set to enhance firefighting... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: WAI
Girls around the world participated in the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 23. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants more than doubled to over 30,000 compared with 16,000 attendees at GIAD 2022. The number of... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the continual progress between the Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”) and SkyDrive strategic partnership since the collaboration agreement on the sharing of business and technology in March 2022. This was successfully followed by the basic agreement on manufacturing in... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: ArcosJet
ArcosJet, a Dubai-based global aircraft brokerage firm, announced its purchase of shares in Air Chateau, a private heliport operator company, as part of a plan to develop a large-scale helicopter project in UAE. Air Chateau owns a heliport at the VIP Terminal in Al Maktoum International Airport, which will serve as a foundation of an... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: Purdue University
Aerovy, a Purdue University-connected startup, has completed a round of funding and is expanding industry partnerships around the world. Aerovy develops cloud-based software solutions for the advanced air mobility, or AAM, sector, which includes electric-powered urban and regional aircraft. CEO Nick Gunady said Aerovy has closed its round of pre-seed funding, raising $800,000 from Purdue Innovates, M25 and... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: Cadorath
Building on its recent announcement of being an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) for Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 turbine engines, Cadorath is proud to officially unveil its Field Service Program. This new program reinforces Cadorath’s dedication to offering comprehensive engine support services. Welcoming Val Flores to the Cadorath Team In tandem with this... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: HAI
HAI offers up to 12 scholarships annually for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Most of the scholarships, which are available exclusively for HAI members, include awards of educational funding or a stipend. Not an HAI member? Take advantage of this special benefit by joining the association at the new HAI student member rate! Check out all the great... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: Dedrone
Dedrone, the global leader in airspace security, today announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR). Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: The Air Ambulance Service
The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) is at a very exciting chapter in its history as it celebrates 10, 15, 20 years of dedication across its lifesaving services with the charity’s full fleet coming together. Your local air ambulance sees the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) celebrating 20 years of lifesaving service and Derbyshire, Leicestershire... Read more
14-Oct-2023Source: HeliSpeed Academy
HeliSpeed Academy, a leading provider of helicopter pilot training services, is excited to announce the signing of a strategic training agreement with Hongkik Air South Korea, a renowned helicopter operator and training provider in Asia. This collaborative partnership marks a significant milestone in the aviation industry and signifies a commitment to excellence in helicopter pilot... Read more
13-Oct-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that the first high-voltage electrical harnesses for the Lilium Jet have been completed. The announcement marks another important achievement on the path to first assembly, industrialization, and entry into service of the revolutionary Lilium Jet. A collaboration between Lilium,... Read more
13-Oct-2023Source: Bell
With three products in its current corporate VIP range – the Bell 505, 407GXi and 429– Bell offers a range of solutions to meet the requirements of European customers seeking the ultimate in luxury flight. With strong demand for corporate VIP travel across Europe, Bell has connected with customers at a number of events this... Read more
13-Oct-2023Source: JETNET
JETNET, a global leader in aviation market data and intelligence, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Devin Golden as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Golden will play a key part in advancing JETNET’s revenue growth, supporting its expansion efforts, and optimizing sales activities. This strategic appointment underscores JETNET’s commitment to driving innovation... Read more
13-Oct-2023
Coptersafety is proud to announce ”From the Ground Up”, a captivating documentary short film about helicopter pilots created by Isabella Presnal and No-Office Films. “I grew up moving around the world for my father’s career in aviation, and helicopters have been part of my life since I was a baby. I was tired of the... Read more
13-Oct-2023Source: AAMS
Each year, the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) recognizes excellence and leadership in emergency medical transport through a variety of notable national awards. AAMS is pleased to announce the following finalists for each of the 2023 Community Awards to be presented during the Air Medical Conference (AMTC) in Columbus, Ohio. Program of the Year, sponsored by Airbus Recognizes... Read more
13-Oct-2023Source: LAA
London’s Air Ambulance Charity is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Sam Tompkins as Chief Pilot. Captain Tompkins, who has been flying with the service since 2022, will assume his new role in December 2023. In an aviation career spanning 20 years, Captain Sam Tompkins began flying in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Airbus
With the purpose of strengthening and promoting operations, products and services in benefit of customers, the country and its society, Airbus announced the appointment of Guillaume Leprince as its new General Director for Airbus Helicopters Mexico. With over 20 years of experience in the rotary wing industry, Guillaume is responsible for overseeing sales, customization, support,... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: DHSS
DHSS Clarksons Port Services signs new helicopter service agreement with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd at Aberdeen. By the new cooperation with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd we are able to strengthen our activities for the offshore energy business in UK waters. Clarksons Port Services is offering helicopter services in UK, next to exceptional port agency and... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident(s) of:- AAR 1/2023 – Leonardo AW169, loss of control on departure, King Power Stadium, Leicester, 27 October 2018. AW169 (G-UNIB), Hoist cable severed during startup procedure, Humberside Airport, North Lincolnshire, 21 February 2023... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Boeing
The newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing [NYSE: BA] continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world’s premier attack helicopter. “We saw our hard work come to life with this first... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) recently held its first Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Summit, an event focused to collect customer feedback on the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight deck environment and interfaces. Held at the company’s offices in Brazil, Eve’s HMI Summit was developed in collaboration with customers from various locations... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s experimental hangar now bears the name of Jim Bournonville, a long-time employee of Enstrom’s Research and Development department. Jim was born and raised in Menominee, MI and has worked for Enstrom since December 1968. After devoting many years to Enstrom as Head of Manufacturing, Jim went on to support Enstrom’s many R&D... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that it has closed agreements with Synovus Bank and Evans General Contractors, LLC for the financing and development of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia. Construction is already underway on the first phase of the Covington facility build... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: MRO Insider
MRO Insider is finishing up the development of their new “Workforce Management” live map feature which is set to release in November. This new feature will allow registered technicians to update their status based on three categories: GREEN for AVAILABLE YELLOW for WORKING RED for OFF-DUTY *These statuses will be displayed on the MRO Insider... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: TRUMPF
The aviation company Airbus Helicopters will in future use 3D printers from the high-tech company TRUMPF to produce components for its helicopters and for aircraft from the parent company Airbus. Airbus Helicopters is expanding its additive manufacturing capacity with a new 3D printing center in Donauwörth. TRUMPF supplies the machines for 3D printing of metal.... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: CAAi
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has announced the appointment of Matthew Margesson as its new Managing Director, effective 16 October 2023. Matthew has been an integral part of CAAi’s leadership team since 2009, having held senior roles including Head of International Development, and latterly, Head... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH) is celebrating one year since emerging from bankruptcy, highlighting its growth and future plans. “When we left bankruptcy, we were really leaving the past two or three years of uncertainty due to the bankruptcy and ownership changes,” MD Helicopters President and CEO Brad Pedersen said. “The customers suffered the worst of that with... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters’ demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus’ eVTOL prototype. This milestone represents an important step towards ushering in a new generation of electric powered urban air mobility aircraft. The pilot controls have been considerably simplified... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: ITP Aero
ITP Aero will strengthen its leadership team, appointing Eva Azoulay as the new Group Chief Executive Officer. The Spanish weight in the management team will be reinforced with the appointment of Carlos Alzola as Managing Director, and of Javier Lázaro, the Chief Financial Officer, as Board member. The three executives will be based in the... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Elroy Air
At the UP.Summit, Elroy Air, the company developing an end-to-end autonomous hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo system, announced the demand backlog for its Chaparral aircraft exceeded 1,000 vehicles in 2023. Elroy Air has previously secured commitments from partners in the commercial, defense and humanitarian markets including Mesa Airlines, Bristow and FedEx. In September,... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Waikato, King Country and Coromandel region receive the newest addition to its Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter operations family, the new Airbus H145 twin-engine helicopter. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter service has long been a two rescue helicopter base and with this new H145 rescue helicopter, it will remain a two rescue helicopter base, ensuring... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Pivotal
Opener, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announces Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity. Now named Pivotal, this step represents the company’s trailblazing influence on the industry and its transition to become a product-delivering entity serving the needs of customers in multiple segments.... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Dufour Aerospace
Dufour Aerospace is pleased to announce that Air Energy has been selected as a supplier for the smart battery packs for the hybrid-electric propulsion system of the uncrewed tilt-wing aircraft Aero2. Air Energy will design the battery housing, the mechanical and electrical connection of the battery packs and the battery management system for the Aero2.... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has expanded its flight test program to include flying with a pilot on board the aircraft, a critical step on the company’s journey towards commercial operations. Four members of Joby’s flight test team have now... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam (Air Evac) announced its newest emergency air medical transport base in Illinois is in service. Located in the city of Decatur, the base features a Bell 206 aircraft and is staffed around the clock with an Air Evac pilot, flight nurse and flight paramedic. The highly trained and experienced crew will be... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: London Oxford Airport
London Oxford Airport is looking forward to breaking ground on its all new, self-funded R&D Science Park in January 2024. This follows the successful planning application of the £48 million development, which was approved last summer. Demolition of the original buildings has already started, paving the way for the new 200,000 sq.ft. facility, which the airport... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: LCI
LCI is pleased to share that it has concluded long-term lease extensions for three Leonardo Helicopters AW139s currently being operated by Omni Helicopters International (OHI), a leading operator of helicopter and air mobility services. The three helicopters, which are valued at approximately US$30 million, are part of a wider fleet of 14 helicopters from LCI’s... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Skyryse
Skyryse, the provider of an intuitive integrated flight operating system, today announced a pivotal partnership milestone with the delivery of an Airbus H130 helicopter from Air Methods. The aircraft is primed for cutting-edge integration with Skyryse’s game-changing technology, an integrated flight operating system (formerly referred to as FlightOS) that promises to revolutionize aviation technology. The... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: The Helicopter Museum
Captain Peter Turner has been a Trustee of the Helicopter Museum since 1996 and has held the position of Vice-Chairman of the museum since earlier this year. He recently retired from the aviation sector as the owner of an executive aviation company and served on various national industry committees throughout his career. In addition to... Read more
10-Oct-2023Source: HAI
We are excited to introduce our new Northeast US regional representative, Josh Rousseau. Josh has worked at the highest levels of New York State government for nearly 25 years. His career has taken him from the assistant speaker’s office of the state assembly to the governor’s office, as assistant secretary for legislative affairs, to executive... Read more