22-Aug-2023Source: HAI
As the future of aviation begins to take shape, HAI is weighing in on the United States’ federal efforts to set a national strategy for advanced air mobility (AAM). “Various agencies across the US federal government are formulating short-, medium- and long-term policies to support the next generation of aircraft and the movement of people... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: DRF Luftrettung
There was a change for the DRF Luftrettung station in Mannheim on August 13, 2023: A helicopter of the type H145 with five-blade rotor from Airbus Helicopters is now flying as Christoph 53. Immediately after replacing the previous machine with the new one at the station, the new Christoph 53 had a double assignment. For helicopter... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, aircraft displays, and safety systems announced that Adventure Pilot of McKinney, Texas, has updated its highly-capable iFLY EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) App to version12.2, providing full compatibility with Avidyne’s IFD-Series FMS/GPS/ NAV/COMs. The iFly EFB App allows pilots to easily share flight plans to and from... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $12.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Poland has requested to... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The U.S. Army awarded Airbus a $27.8 million contract to upgrade the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP). Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities to conduct day and night operations by providing an advanced moving map, enhanced digital interfaces, new monitors, an airborne mission management system and... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
Two new Sikorsky S-92A helicopters have been delivered to Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), the headquarters of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). These modern airframes, operated by Bristow Group Helicopters, represent a significant upgrade from the previous Sikorsky S-61N platforms, which have filled the role of support helicopter in the Falklands for the past seven... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Ecocopter
The use of helicopters to control frost in crops is a solution that has spread in recent years in Chile, and has several advantages over other traditional methods, such as sprinkler irrigation, fans or torches. Among them, its efficiency stands out, since a single helicopter can cover several hectares in an hour; its speed, since... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: NHV
NHV Helicopters Ltd, a leading provider of helicopter services for the offshore industry, has secured a significant contract to support Buchan Well Abandonment operations in the Central North Sea (CNS). The contract, awarded by WellSafe Guardian Limited on behalf of its client Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited (RSRUK), will see NHV deliver approximately four flights... Read more
18-Aug-2023
The British Government has decided not to renew a contract whereby a commercial operator supplies the Ministry of Defence with a helicopter for VIP use – including the Prime Minister, Ministers, Senior Military Officers, and Government Officials. The contract is known as RWCSAT – Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport. A tender was issued for... Read more
18-Aug-2023Source: AHMEC
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), will celebrate the wonderful world of rotorcraft aviation during its annual World Helicopter Day on Sunday, August 20, from noon until 5 p.m. Highlighting the day will be helicopter rides for an extra fee. They will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis from 12:30 until 3:30... Read more
17-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that its Midnight eVTOL aircraft has continued hitting key certification milestones on schedule, with the FAA recently starting to approve Archer’s certification plans for its Midnight production aircraft and recently issuing its first Midnight aircraft a Special Airworthiness Certificate... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, under the passionate ownership of Chuck Surack, is rapidly pushing forward in developing exciting new rotorcraft models and features, all while witnessing an unprecedented level of product demand. As a result, Enstrom will begin actively recruiting to grow its already impressive workforce, which currently boasts more than 125 employees. Enstrom has immediate openings for... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: OHS
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) have signed a new multi-year contract extension with Serica Energy. The five-year deal with potential for further extensions, takes the relationship between partners at least beyond eight years. Serica will use H175 and S92 aircraft to service their current North Sea operations, in particular the Bruce platform. Offshore Helicopters UK... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: US Air Force
For the first time in over 20 years, the U.S. Air Force and Serbian air force partnered together to conduct the first helicopter flight formation in history and participate in rotary wing search and rescue operations, Aug. 7-11, 2023, at Batajnica Air Base and Sgt./Pilot Mihajlo Petrovic Air Base, Serbia. To mark the beginning of... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025. Archer has landed a $215... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: US Navy
The MQ-8C Fire Scout, a variant of the MQ-8B, is an unmanned aerial vehicle used for expeditionary operations aboard ships. The Navy’s only unmanned helicopter, which can be deployable from land or sea, provides target-acquisition, real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to the men and women of the US Navy and Marine Corps. In 2015, Naval... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Blue Hawaiian Shifts
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the sole helicopter tour company serving all four major Hawaiian Islands since 1985, has shifted its operations from tourism to supporting disaster relief efforts in the areas devastated by the wildfires in Lahaina. With tourism operations temporarily paused out of Kahului Airport, Blue Hawaiian has partnered with Blue Hawaiian Activates hotel partners,... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: AIR
AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced that it has brought on Matthew Smith as Director of Certification & Airworthiness. Smith brings with him over 30 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, having played a pivotal role in the FAA certification of many new and novel aircraft. Prior to joining AIR, Smith managed the... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. GAAP QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (in thousands except percentages, unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 % Change Revenue $ 60,989 $ 35,633 71.2 % Cost of revenue 50,620 30,522 65.8 % Software development... Read more
14-Aug-2023Source: Salus Aviation
Salus Aviation, a leading global helicopter MRO and rotary and fixed-wing aircraft sales and leasing company, announces a new Executive Leadership Team. In December 2022, Salus Aviation purchased the helicopter division of Airwork Holdings Limited (NZ), and with Oceania Aviation (NZ) and Heli Parts Network (USA) already in the portfolio, The addition of Airwork’s experienced... Read more
14-Aug-2023Source: Kopter
Leonardo’s distributor for the AW09 in Brazil, Gualter Helicopters (Aero Service Representação) signed contracts for three aircraft for executive transport. Leonardo’s leadership in private helicopter transport market was reaffirmed with new AW09 contracts announced at Labace 2023 with three different end-users in Brazil. These latest achievements for the AW09 in Brazil come a few months after... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and DHL Supply Chain, a global leader in warehousing and distribution, announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a study of key demands and supply chain characteristics for Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) operation. The primary goal of the partnership... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Bell
40 years recently surpassed since Richard “Dick” Harold Smith touched down in the Bell 206 JetRanger III at the Bell Helicopter Hurst Heliport, now known as the Floyd Carlson Airfield. This historic flight marked the completion of the very first solo around-the-world flight by helicopter. Smith’s journey had begun 352 days earlier, on August 5,... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH) is excited to announce a contract signing with a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo confirms its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during official ceremonies held at LABACE 2023 (8-10 August). Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 for the civil markets in Uruguay and Argentina. The... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Hot Springs Ambulance has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS review to provide continuing education for their paramedics, AEMTs (advanced emergency medical technicians), and EMTs (emergency medical technicians). Established in 1985, Hot Springs Ambulance Service provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services and Advanced Life... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Vertical Aerospace have had an accident with their test flight aircraft G-EVTL today. Images online (example) show significant damage at their test base at Cotswold Airport in the UK with the aircraft coming to rest close to (or possibly in contact with) the resident feature Boeing 747 which was retired from British Airways service in... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: HeliHub.com
A planning application has been made in the UK for a new hangar at Fairoaks Airport for Flexjet Vertical Lift. The US-based jet operator is looking to expand their UK and European helicopter offering along the lines of their US operation. While the basis of the company is fixed-wing jets, they made a strategic move... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: US Army
The U.S. Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade received two new model Apache helicopters, which feature state-of-the-art enhancements to the aircraft’s sensors, software, and weapon systems at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Clay Kaserne, Germany, Sept. 1, 2023. The new Apaches, officially designated AH-64E Version 6 Apache Guardians, are the first of an anticipated 24 the unit is... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) reports its second quarter 2023 earnings results. Financial highlights Eve is a pre-operational company dedicated to the development of an eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem that includes the aircraft development, air traffic management systems as well as a Services &... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: USHST
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is hosting two safety-focused events in September, and all interested members of the vertical lift industry are invited to attend. The events include a nearly day-long “COPTER IFR/Weather Camera Summit” on Monday, September 11, followed by USHST’s quarterly “All Hands” meeting on September 12. Both events are available... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: SkyDrive
On July 22, our CEO, Tomohiro Fukuzawa, joined a panel discussion with executives from key electric aircraft developers in the US and Canada : BETA TECHNOLOGIES and Limosa in 17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium organized by Vertical Flight Society at Oshhkosh, Wisconsin.... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: HCA
Helideck Certification Agency and Bond Helicopters sign Memorandum of Understanding for offshore helideck inspections. Bond Helicopters, who are due to commence flying operations in the SNS from January 2024, has signed an agreement to recognise HCA as the entity responsible for certifying all UKCS offshore helidecks to which they operate. This brings Bond in line... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: Amprius
Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, is continuing to pioneer innovative battery technology with its newest ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery. Leveraging the company’s advanced material system capability, the cell achieves an impressive discharge rate of 10C while delivering 400 Wh/kg energy density, a... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: Astronics
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced that it has accepted purchase orders to provide certain electrical power distribution, conversion, and vehicle charge control capabilities from ten eVTOL aircraft OEMs who are developing electrical aircraft for emerging air mobility missions. These orders... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that this past Friday it showcased its Midnight eVTOL aircraft to a group of leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The visit from the USMC comes on the heels of Archer’s announcement last week of its industry leading... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive is developing eVTOL aircraft to fulfill their vision of a future where everyone has access to eVTOL as their daily transportation. Designed to be flown with one pilot and two passengers on board for intra-city flights, the SKYDRIVE requires customized, certified avionics systems to enable its mission. Avidyne was founded in 1994 with the... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to improve Hawaii air tour safety. The agency has outlined a consistent new process where air tour operators can receive authorization to safely descend below specific altitudes to avoid flying into bad weather. “This process will help prevent situations where pilots encounter poor visibility and become disoriented,” said David Boulter, the... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods
Providing 40 years of emergency air medical care is something worth celebrating, so Wyoming Life Flight held a special gathering to mark the notable anniversary. Crew members past and present, community leaders, and former patients came together at the Wyoming Life Flight hangar at Casper-Natrona County International Airport, on Friday, Jul. 21 for the festivities.... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, issued its Second Quarter 2023 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Production Launched. Joby’s first production prototype rolled off the line and has begun flight testing. All... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods
A special celebration was held on Thursday, Aug. 3 to recognize the 10th anniversary of LeeFlight air medical service. Crew members, community leaders, and about 100 guests came together at the LeeFlight hangar in Fort Myers for the festivities. LeeFlight is a partnership between Lee County and Air Methods, the nation’s leading provider of air medical services, and is... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: Maverick
Maverick Helicopters, a premier provider of helicopter services, is excited to announce its recent expansion into Southern California, bringing an array of captivating flight options including aerial tourism flights, charter operations and transfers to Catalina Island. Maverick Helicopters offers departures from terminals across Greater Los Angeles including Long Beach, Orange County, Burbank, San Pedro, Hawthorne... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: Bell
“Welcome to Tiltrotor, Texas,” suggested then Potter County Judge, Arthur Ware, on the stage of the Amarillo Civic Center’s Grand Plaza Ballroom, exactly 25 years ago today. On Monday, August 3, 1998, close to 600 business leaders, community members and statewide officials gathered at the Amarillo Civic Center for an announcement from Bell naming Amarillo... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: SPAES
SPAES is delighted to announce the successful installation of the state-of-the-art MD 302 Standby Attitude Module on the RH side of the instrument panel of an EC 120 helicopter for one of its esteemed customers. The MD 302 Standby Attitude Module is a groundbreaking avionics unit that provides essential flight information, including altitude, attitude, airspeed,... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: ATSB
The collision with water of a Bell UH-1H helicopter near Anna Bay, NSW, resulting in the loss of all five people on board, highlights the significant risk of visual pilots attempting to fly in instrument conditions, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the 6 September 2019 accident notes. The pilot of the UH-1H... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: CCC
CCC is pleased to announce that it was awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide a high lift heliporter designed and manufactured by DART Aerospace Company (DART) to the U.S. Navy. A high lift heliporter is ground support equipment that allows one person to... Read more
7-Aug-2023Source: Karen SA
Karen SA are delighted to announce that Damiano Terraneo has taken the position of Maintenance Manager at Karen SA. With his extensive experience in aviation, project management, and organizational skills, we are confident that he will lead our maintenance department into a new era. Damiano has been an integral part of our team, demonstrating exceptional... Read more
4-Aug-2023Source: New South Wales Government
Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond. The new helicopter will allow for aerial firefighting at night and expand on existing air capabilities. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib was joined by Commonwealth Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman... Read more
3-Aug-2023
One of the six Airbus AS365N3 Dauphin helicopters operated by the Army Air Corps in the UK has had an accident, the manufacturer has confirmed in an document released in the public domain. The severity of the accident has put the aircraft beyond economic repair. In the latest edition of its “List of potentially scrapped,... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: CAE
SkyAlyne – a partnership between Canadian companies CAE and KF Aerospace – has been identified by the Government of Canada as its preferred bidder to manage the future training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The FAcT contract will cover all aspects of the required training and in-service support to train Canadian military pilots, Air... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo
On 14 June, Leonardo and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) celebrated the achievement of 20,000 flight hours performed by the ROP’s AW139 fleet. The landmark signifies the continued success of the AW139 since its certification 20 years ago, with more than 1,100 units delivered to date and 3.7 million flight hours logged by the global fleet. This significant achievement... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: UK CAA
Earlier this year, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport announced the successful applicants for the third round of applications to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Programme. Funding was allocated to blue light landing sites to put in place new systems to allow helicopters to operate in challenging conditions that they... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that it has significantly expanded its partnership with the DoD by signing new contracts with the U.S. Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. The new contracts signal the U.S. military’s recognition of the transformative... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: US Navy
Cmdr. James Powers was relieved by Cmdr. Anne Bruckman during the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, the “Grandmasters” change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, July 13. Powers, who is a native of Arnold, Maryland, will depart HSM-46 to serve on the OPNAV N96 Staff. While in command of HSM-46, the... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Rex
The Regional Express Group (Rex) proudly announces its collaboration with Helicopter Resources Pty Ltd (Heli Resources) through an exclusive teaming agreement. This strategic partnership comes as part of Rex’s preparation for the upcoming tender by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) later this year, following the recent release of the Request for Information (RFI). The RFI... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: International Aviation Marketing
It is with great excitement that International Aviation Marketing Ltd. announces the addition of Steffen Bay to expand their South American Sales sector. Originally from Germany, Steffen brings with him a global mindset. Fluent in five (5) languages, he has developed and won or renewed business in more than twenty-five countries and his professional experience... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Australian DoD
Transcript of media update in Brisbane LIEUTENANT GENERAL BILTON: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Lieutenant General Greg Bilton. I’m the Chief of Joint Operations. I would like to update you on the recovery operations for the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter which impacted waters near Lindeman Island on Friday, the 28th of July. Ongoing... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: HENSOLDT
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is taking the development of its collision warning system for civil and military drones to a new level. The demonstrator study for a “detect-and-avoid radar” – commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) – enables a further step towards the safe integration of drones... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Astronics
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced that it has accepted purchase orders to provide certain electrical power distribution, conversion, and vehicle charge control capabilities from ten eVTOL aircraft OEMs who are developing electrical aircraft for emerging air mobility missions. These orders... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Royal Air Force
The RAF were delighted to be invited to join the Irish Air Corps in celebrating 60 years of Helicopter Operations at this year’s Families Day and 2023 Bray Air show, in Dublin. To mark the anniversary, Air Officer Northern Ireland, Air Marshal Sean Reynolds, was hosted by Irish Air Corps GOC, Brigadier General Rory O’Connor.... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: Aeroauto
Aeroauto, the world’s leading expert in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) and advanced air mobility vehicles, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with GREENPORT® International Airport & Technology Center to establish a state-of-the-art eVTOL showroom, dealership, and maintenance service. This exciting partnership aims to introduce a new era of transportation solutions, setting the stage for... Read more
3-Aug-2023
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) reported net loss attributable to the Company of $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for its quarter ended June 30, 2023 (the “Current Quarter”) on operating revenues of $311.5 million compared to net loss attributable to the Company of $1.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the quarter... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: US DoD
Triumph Engine Control Systems LLC, West Hartford, Connecticut, was awarded a $49,214,781 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 Chinook main fuel control overhauls and upgrades. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Redstone... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: Black Widow Helicopters
Black Widow Helicopters, a provider of cutting-edge aerial firefighting and utility mission aircraft, has solidified its commitment to excellence with a significant multi-product order from Aerometals, a precision aerospace manufacturing company. The order includes 25 engine inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the Airbus H125 platform, along with 22 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) parts manufacturer approval... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: US DoD
Lord Corp., Erie, Pennsylvania, is awarded $27,700,598 for a five-year, long-term requirements contract for the repair of three components used in the rotor assembly in support of the V-22 Osprey. All work will be performed in Erie, Pennsylvania, and work is expected to be completed by July 2028 with no option periods. No funds will... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: NBAA
Gen. Llyod “Fig” Newton has been named to the newly created position of chair emeritus on the NBAA board of Directors. Newton formerly served as board chair. NBAA’s board recently amended the association’s bylaws to create the new position. The purpose is to retain, for a limited time, the extraordinary talent of select board members... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: Cicaré USA
Membership is available and free for anyone 16 or older, not just owners. Participation is focused on rewarding loyal owners, but also non-owners who can refer family and friends to purchase a Cicaré helicopter. Members win redeemable awards at each tier in the program as well as building a significant discount toward the member’s own... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: Royal Navy
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has become the first British aircraft to land on the world’s largest warship, the US Navy’s USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier. The helicopter is deployed with HMS Duncan in the Mediterranean as the Type 45 destroyer leads a NATO security task group in the region. Duncan is at the... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: Hampshire IOW Air Ambulance
Thanks to your support, we have now completed 12,000 missions by air. The milestone mission took place on Thursday 20 July, when Dr Matt Kerton and Specialist Paramedic Julian Hannah were called to attend a patient who needed emergency critical care following a road traffic collision in Basingstoke. The team provided treatment to the patient... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: PRIMUS Aero
PRIMUS AERO is investing in the future of transportation with the purchase of a fleet of PAL-V Liberty vehicles, enhancing their operational excellence and minimizing the downtime of clients’ aircraft. As Stephan Krainer, CEO and Founder of PRIMUS AERO, explains: “The PAL-V is a time-saving machine for us. Our staff consists of highly trained and qualified... Read more
1-Aug-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW), leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”), announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Johann Bordais, current President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, as Chief Executive Officer to be effective on September 1, 2023. Eve’s co-CEOs, Andre Stein and Jerry DeMuro, will... Read more
1-Aug-2023Source: Bell
The 22nd Air Force Base received the first two American AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters shortly before noon today. They arrived in a giant C-17 Globemaster cargo plane. By mid-September, the Vicar base will receive four more machines: two Vipers and the first two UH-1Y Venoms. “Delivery of the first American helicopters is a significant moment for the... Read more
1-Aug-2023Source: Supernal
Supernal LLC (the Company), Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced the opening of its engineering headquarters in Irvine, Calif. This is one of three permanent facilities Supernal is opening this year, which include a policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C., and a primary R&D facility in Fremont, Calif. With approximately... Read more
1-Aug-2023Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi. The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, also marked the company’s first public demonstration of its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator (Cora).... Read more
1-Aug-2023Source: AutoFlight
In a milestone moment for the aviation industry, AutoFlight, a leader in autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, successfully executed a world first formation flight of three autonomous eVTOL aircraft in Shanghai, China. Three of AutoFlight’s industry-leading “Prosperity I” models were involved in the groundbreaking flight, demonstrating the company’s capability in rapid prototype... Read more
