6-Dec-2023Source: Boost Systems
Boost Systems, a provider of fully certified human external cargo (HEC) systems, personal carrying device systems and related training services is promoting its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Airbus H125 human external cargo system at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 in Madrid, Spain. This week, BOOST also announced its collaboration with... Read more
5-Dec-2023Source: Helitak
Helitak Firefighting Equipment announced on November 29th, 2023, at the European Rotors show in Madrid, Spain, that the company has appointed Adrien Dillard to oversee sales of Helitak aerial firefighting tanks in the European market. Adrien comes to Helitak with an extensive aviation background spanning over fifteen years of customer service experience in major markets,... Read more
5-Dec-2023
European Rotors 2023 closed the doors on a highly successful event late last week, spurred by Industry growth and an exciting new host city. Held in Madrid from 27-30 November, the show featured educational opportunities, career development, safety demonstrations, and presentations and displays on exciting new technologies within the vertical flight industry. The four-day show,... Read more
30-Nov-2023Source: Ex-Change Parts AB
Sweden-based Ex-Change Parts AB, a world-renowned supplier of refurbished helicopter parts, and Heli-One, a global leader in helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, today signed a new Service Framework Agreement to ensure the regular supply of crucial components for all Super Puma helicopter models. Ex-Change Parts is a global market leader for the provision... Read more
30-Nov-2023Source: Nova Systems
Nova Systems announced today it has been awarded a contract by Bristow Ireland Limited as the mission system integrator for Bristow’s six AW189 helicopters supporting the search and rescue on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Nova Systems will use their EASA approved Part 21 Design Organisation in Shannon to act as the mission system... Read more
30-Nov-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
The collaboration between Simplon Air and Loft Dynamics has been finalized: the helicopter company from Gondo will puts its first VR flight simulator, the R22 FSTD, into operation in 2024. An R22 flight simulator training device for pilots will soon be available at Lugano Agno Airport. Simplon Air has just signed a contract with Loft... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at European Rotors 2023, the delivery of its third Bell 429 to Swiss-based helicopter rescue company, Air Zermatt. “Air Zermatt’s acquisition of a third Bell 429 not only highlights their devotion to providing life-saving search-and-rescue missions in a particularly demanding environment in the Swiss Alps, but also their... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreements for two Bell 407GXis and one Bell 505 aircraft to be sold to JB Investments in Poland, to be used predominantly for private travel. The purchase of the three aircraft was celebrated with a signing ceremony at the Bell booth at European... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Norwegian Air Ambulance has ordered three H135s and two five-bladed H145s that will be used for life-saving missions in Denmark, following a tender the operator recently won in the country. Moreover, the HEMS operator will take delivery of two new H145s in 2024 to expand their fleet in Norway. “I would like to thank... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Bucher Leichtbau
Bucher Leichtbau is proud to announce its collaboration with China Aviation Rescue & Emergency (CARE), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of air rescue capabilities in China. CARE takes a pioneering role in China as the launch customer for Bucher’s AC67 flex equipment, with the potential to place an order for an additional ten... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: HENSOLDT
Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT announces a new product, the Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR), at the European Rotors 2023 in Madrid. This new CVFDR will use the latest technology with the design focus on highest reliability and weight reduction and is characterised by new features and flexible application, for example higher flexibility as... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H145 multi-mission helicopters at the 2023 European Rotors trade show, expanding the service’s fleet. These three additional H145s bring the total number of Airbus helicopters in service with the Lithuanian government to eleven, further strengthening Airbus Helicopters’ position in... Read more
29-Nov-2023
RIVE Private Investment, an independent European investment company specialising in impact transport assets and infrastructure dedicated to the energy transition, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines, which has developed a decarbonisation advisory offering with a CO2 emissions tracking model. RIVE’s financial and technical expertise stems from more than 10 years’ experience... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced today that Léman Aviation has joined GPMS’s Certified Installer Network to bring its predictive, lightweight Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) known as Foresight MX to European operators. According to Ronnie Ries, GPMS’s VP of Marketing, the expansion into the region is driven by European operator demand and interest. “Based on the... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
During European Rotors, Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy announced the establishment of the joint venture HMotion, a new simulator training centre for the H135 and H145 family helicopters. HMotion will offer a wide range of cost-effective training courses for helicopter personnel, including mission and critical flight training. Subject to approval by the relevant regulatory... Read more
28-Nov-2023
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted provider modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations for more than 28 years around the world, announced today from European Rotors that they have signed an agreement with Skytec AS for the delivery of 14 new ASU E3 NVGs and five cockpit modifications for the Norwegian... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: European Rotors
Opening amidst the regal holiday pageantry in Spain’s capital city of Madrid, the third annual EUROPEAN ROTORS opened its doors today to thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Twenty helicopters are set up throughout the show floor, open 28 – 30 November. Before the ribbon-cutting that opened the show, show officials joined high-ranking Spanish... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue announced a new contract for two H135s during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. “It’s a matter of course for us to constantly develop and improve our fleet so that we can provide our... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Leonardo
The number of global partners for the AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopter in the world market grows further with the announcement at European Rotors (Madrid, 28-30 November) of the addition of Léman Aviation, who has signed Preliminary Sales Contracts for ten units. Léman Aviation offers tailored solutions for customers looking for personal and professional management of... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Danish and UK helicopter operator, UNI-FLY, for three Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The transaction was announced during the EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 event in Madrid. The agreements include the extension of two AW169 helicopters and the... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Reiser
Reiser Simulation and Training (RST) has recently been awarded a contract for the provision of the NH90 Rear Cabin Trainer by its highly regarded clients, NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency) and the German Federal Armed Forces BAAINBw. The NH90 Rear Cabin Trainer is an advancement of RST’s proven NH90 Maintenance Training Rig (MTR), tailored to... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Heli-One
By Jens Morten Mørland, Sales Director, Europe and Asia at Heli-One Our capability to respond quickly and effectively to critical maintenance and repair requirements is one of the many reasons we continue to develop strong and long-term partnerships with our customers. One of our customers, Airlift AS in Norway, had to call on such support... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have announced a contract for two H125s at European Rotors 2023. They are the first Airbus helicopters sold to a commercial operator in the country, and will also be the first two H125 family helicopters deployed in Lithuania. The H125s replace helicopters manufactured in Russia and will be... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
CityAirbus NextGen’s imminent power-on is the latest in a year of exciting developments. Here’s an update on the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype with Balkiz Sarihan, Head of Urban Air Mobility at Airbus. “Someone asked me what we’re focusing on this year, and I said, ‘we’re going to build, build, build.’ This is... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Leonardo
The world’s most successful super-medium class helicopter, the AW189, grows its presence further in the energy support market and Latin America with an order placed by leading helicopter operator Omni Helicopters International (OHI) for three units, including two AW189s (powered by General Electric engines) and one AW189K (powered by Safran engines). This latest contract follows... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Aero Asset
Aero Asset has appointed Ed Sale as Senior Sales Director. Sale began his aviation career in aircraft operations in 2001. He then joined Leonardo UK distributor Sloane Helicopters, followed by Airbus Helicopters UK as sales manager for private and business markets. Prior to joining Aero Asset, he was director of HeliGroup, specialized in helicopter procurement... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew fully... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Savback
Savback Helicopters, the independent helicopter and fixed-wing sales specialist, announced today the signing of a Distributorship Agreement with Italian-based manufacturer Konner Helicopters. Savback is now the Exclusive Sales Representative to sell the turbine-engined K1-S19 and K2 helicopters across the Nordic region (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) as well as the United Kingdom and Republic... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Blueberry Aviation
Blueberry Aviation is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the successful acquisition of helicopter assets valued at $88 million, highlighting its remarkable growth and influence in the helicopter sector. Since its establishment in 2003, our privately owned and fully independent company has rapidly become a key player in the aviation industry, earning the trust of 290... Read more
24-Nov-2023Source: Bell
For decades, Bell has held an active presence in the European market by acting as a vital partner in providing innovative and high-performing aircraft for customers across the region. With hundreds of commercial aircraft groups, public safety, military, and HEMS customers, Bell continues to make its mark across the region. At this year’s largest rotorcraft-only... Read more
23-Nov-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (European Rotors Booth #526) is making its European Rotors debut in Madrid, Spain, November 28 to 30. The company will host Slovak Training Academy’s MD 530F in its booth, which features MDH’s popular full-glass cockpit avionics package. Slovak Training Academy offers mission and tactical pilot training, along with practical hands-on maintenance training for both MD... Read more
21-Nov-2023Source: European Rotors
The largest aviation event in Europe focusing solely on vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology is just a week away. There is still plenty of time to purchase tickets for this dynamic event. The show takes place 27–30 November at the IFEMA Madrid Fair Centre, Hall 9, in Madrid, Spain, with exhibits open from 28... Read more
24-Oct-2023Source: European Rotors
EUROPEAN ROTORS, the largest business-to-business rotorcraft event in Europe, has something for everyone who is connected to the vertical flight industry. And while the event schedule appeals to a broad audience, it is the business conducted at the show that remains the key focus for show organisers. “We started this show to make it easier... 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
28-Sep-2023Source: European Rotors
EUROPEAN ROTORS, the largest business-to-business rotorcraft event in Europe, is rapidly approaching. Now is the time to coordinate your schedule to take advantage of training and workforce development opportunities. Now in its third year and supported by the largest companies in the industry, EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 is taking place in IFEMA Hall 9 in Madrid,... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: European Rotors
The ticket shop is now open for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023, Europe’s largest rotorcraft-only event, is scheduled for 27–30 Nov. in Madrid, Spain, with exhibits open 28–30 Nov. It’s time to make your arrangements to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) community... Read more
20-Jul-2023Source: European Rotors 2023
It’s time to adjust your schedule to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) community and grow your business. An Expanded Event in a New Venue The organisers of EUROPEAN ROTORS are preparing for their biggest show yet, expanding on and learning... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: European Rotors 2023
EUROPEAN ROTORS is preparing for its biggest show to date, building on the lessons learned from its first two editions. It is expanding from three days to four and moving from its first location in Cologne, Germany. EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 will take place in Madrid, Spain, 27–30 November in Hall 9 of the IFEMA MADRID... Read more
17-Jan-2023Source: European Rotors
One of the most dynamic business-to-business trade shows celebrating the European vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) industry is coming to Madrid November 28–30, 2023. Thousands of vertical flight professionals will gather for the third annual EUROPEAN ROTORS show to conduct business worth millions of Euros. The three-day show attracts hundreds of exhibitors from... Read more
