17-May-2023Source: Skyryse
Skyryse™, bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, has named Blake Bilstad as the company’s new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Bilstad will lead all legal matters for Skyryse as the company continues to develop its highly automated flight control system, including the protection... Read more
16-May-2023Source: JAG
JAG Aviation Group are delighted to announce their appointment as MD Helicopters exclusive helicopter sales representative for Malaysia and Indonesia this appointment complements JAG Helicopters long established Robinson Helicopter distributorship. On the 23rd -27th May 2023 we will be exhibiting one of six (6) recently acquired MD530G new scout attack helicopters for the Malaysian Army... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Erickson
An Erickson Incorporated S-64F Air Crane® helicopter was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for night vision goggle (NVG) operation on April 6, 2023. The approval is a key component of Erickson’s integrated NVG program, which aims to offer customers increased flexibility and expanded operational capabilities. This added proficiency presents the opportunity for increased tactical... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Lockheed Martin
This month, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) celebrates 60 years of driving growth and innovation from its Huntsville, Alabama campus. Lockheed Martin is committed to delivering proven results and high performance to support mission readiness for the U.S. Armed Forces and government agencies. The company has been trusted for decades in the Huntsville community, supporting U.S.... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Babcock
High-tech helicopters which can travel further and faster will soon boost healthcare in the Torres Strait and Northern Cape York Peninsula of Australia after we were chosen as the provider of emergency helicopter services for the region. Operating from Horn Island, we will provide 24/7 services across the region including aeromedical retrieval and search and... Read more
16-May-2023Source: 1st Helicopter Squadron
Washington Commanders’ players and staff learned what it’s like to operate at the 316th Wing during a visit with the 1st Helicopter Squadron May 9, 2023. The Commanders saw the day-to-day operations of the 1HS and the equipment used by the Airmen who fly and maintain the UH-1N Huey helicopter. The players experienced a virtual... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the VSR700 performed 80 fully autonomous take-offs and landings from a civil vessel equipped with a helicopter deck, cruising off the... Read more
16-May-2023Source: AUVSI
At XPONENTIAL 2023, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the publication of a white paper encompassing all forms of autonomous flight, focused on the pathway from small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), encompassing urban and regional air mobility (UAM and RAM) operating in the national airspace... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Bell Boeing
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $482,300,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized modification (P00064) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of four CMV-22B (Lot 27) aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (30.08%); Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (15.22%); Amarillo,... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Boost Systems
Boost Human External Cargo Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems and Personal Carrying Device Systems is pleased to announce that it has now been awarded a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Airbus AS350/H125 Human External Cargo System. The BOOST AS350/355/H125 HEC System has a... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Poseidon Diving System
Poseidon Diving System has appointed Helicopter Helmet LLC, based in Florida, to import, distribute and service the Poseidon EBS “Emergency Breathing System”. The “EBS” is a compact compressed air system. An emergency air source designed to assist in an underwater egress emergency. The system has remote mouthpiece for hands-free operations and unrestricted head movement. This... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Echodyne
Echodyne, the radar platform company, announces today a strategic agreement with – and minority investment from – Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company. Supernal is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and is targeting launch of commercial flights in 2028. The collaboration between the two companies will focus on how... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Company has also issued a shareholder letter in conjunction with the filing of our first quarter 2023 results, which is... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) launched the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry’s first certification reference guide across key vehicle segments. Complex regulations are being developed to enable the certification and operations of crewed and uncrewed AAM vehicles designed to transport people and cargo. Until now, there had been no place these regulations had been comprehensively tracked. Business and government leaders,... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. “We are making exceptional progress on all fronts, resulting in our seventh consecutive quarter with financial results ahead of our expectations,” said Rob Wiesenthal, Blade’s Chief Executive Officer. “We... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Jedsy
Swiss drone delivery company Jedsy has announced a significant collaboration with Brazilian aviation firm Helisul, poised to revolutionize goods delivery in Brazil. Helisul, known for its comprehensive range of aviation services including air taxi and cargo transportation, has committed to purchasing one glider and three mailboxes from Jedsy as the initial step in their partnership. ... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) reports its first 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 and services and support.... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Wingcopter
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a €40 million quasi-equity investment into Wingcopter GmbH, a European leader and pioneer in unmanned delivery drone technology and related services. Founded in 2017 in the German state of Hesse, Wingcopter’s electrically powered unmanned aircraft are already delivering goods as part of several small-scale commercial and humanitarian projects.... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems Company, announces the appointment of Mr. Fabrice Arfi as General Manager of Universal Avionics International (UASI). Fabrice Arfi is based out of France and joins the company’s international division to support customers and growth in the EMEA and APAC regions. Fabrice Arfi is a proven executive with 28 years... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Beale Air Force Base
When operating around a helicopter, flyers must secure loose items, focus on the crew chief’s hand signals, and never approach from the rear. These are some of the many lessons Airmen from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron learned after completing Beale Air Force Base’s first helicopter familiarization training in support of the new Air Force Force Generation... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, and Japan Airlines (JAL), a leading international airline based in Japan, are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC), will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis. “We... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems announces Total Mission Solutions Package for Pomona Police Department. Trakka’s unparalleled surveillance package consists of the TrakkaCam TC-300 EO/IR, gyro-stabilized, compact multi-sensor surveillance camera, the sophisticated multispectral TrakkaBeam TLX Searchlight, and TrakkaMaps TM-100 Moving Maps and Video Management System. The Pomona Police Department MD-500E helicopter assists ground units in performing routine patrols, surveillance missions, search... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Reliable Robotics
Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announced the addition of Davis Hackenberg as Vice President of Government Partnerships. Hackenberg’s previous role defining and driving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) collaboration with industry aligns with Reliable’s dedication to partnering with research organizations, civil government stakeholders and regulators in the U.S. and... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, announced that members of its management team will present at the following investor conferences: Bank of America Securities 30th Annual Transportation, Airlines and Industrials Conference – Fireside chat on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:20 pm ET. A webcast of the event... Read more
12-May-2023Source: US State Dept
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Germany has requested to... Read more
12-May-2023Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has now completed the final assembly of its first Midnight aircraft. With final assembly and initial testing complete, last week the aircraft was shipped from Archer’s Palo Alto facility to its flight test facility in Salinas, California and reassembled.... Read more
12-May-2023Source: Bell
Bell recently held an operator conference in Shanghai, China to engage with Chinese operators across the region. With more than 30 operators in attendance, the conference demonstrated Bell’s industry-leading safety practices and highlighted the continued support for key segments such as Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and Search and Rescue (S&R). “Bell is proud to... Read more
12-May-2023Source: CFNR Network
A new helicopter pad is in construction in Lax Kw’alaams. Started on April 28, the construction is expected to last another 11 weeks. Work currently underway includes final excavation of the site, forming and placing rebar, and installing electric conduits, all resulting in an expansion up to 3.5 metres. See Full Story.... Read more
12-May-2023Source: USHST
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) will host a webinar June 7 about how pilots can better protect themselves and their passengers from bird strikes and what to do if they occur. The free webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register at: https://rotor.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Ads83O3QOGCqr8eqtfzww#/registration. Bird strikes have been in the news lately because airliners... Read more
12-May-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has agreed to partner with premier professional aviation training company, FlightSafety International (FSI). The agreement establishes FlightSafety as the exclusive developer and provider for flight training devices for the Lilium Jet. This will include industry-leading, immersive, and mixed reality simulators for training, as well as... Read more
12-May-2023Source: Children’s Air Ambulance
On 10 May 2013, the national Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) took to the skies as the only helicopter dedicated to transferring critically ill babies and children across the UK, undertaking its first vital patient transfer using an AgustaWestland 109 helicopter. Baby Theo was born at Scarborough Hospital in May 2013, to his parents Denisa Mikova... Read more
12-May-2023Source: The Air Ambulance Service
The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) has appointed Peta Wilkinson as the new Chief Executive of the lifesaving charity. Peta will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the continued development and growth of the charity which this year marks the 20th anniversary of its first lifesaving mission. TAAS, which operates the national Children’s Air Ambulance and local air ambulance services for... Read more
11-May-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) announced the formation of a Government Services Advisory Board to support Archer’s planned expansion of its existing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”). Over the last few years, Archer has completed several projects with the DoD and has several still underway. As Archer’s Midnight aircraft progresses toward commercialization, it... Read more
11-May-2023Source: UMS Skeldar
Aeroservices will provide comprehensive support, training, and integration services for the Hellenic Armed Forces, using UMS SKELDAR’s UAS and related technologies as part of this partnership. The goal is to equip the Hellenic Armed Forces with the latest unmanned aircraft technology and capabilities to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness. “We are delighted to have Aeroservices... Read more
11-May-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the release of its AI Roadmap 2.0, which aims at taking the human-centric approach to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation one step further. The updated roadmap expands upon the initial proposal that was published in February 2020, drawing upon the experience gained... Read more
10-May-2023Source: Task Force Spartan
Soldiers with Task Force Spartan recently completed a validation exercise (VALEX) in Kuwait to test the ability of their units to rapidly respond to a no-notice call or alert. Task Force Spartan Soldiers with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve units from New York, California, and Puerto Rico participated in the exercise. “The... Read more
10-May-2023Source: Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) are deeply saddened following the news of our Chairman, John Bullough MBE’s, sudden passing. Vice chair Mike Beale said Mr Bullough had been involved with SCAA from inception and, together with his fellow co-founders, saw the charity grow into a major and integral part of the country’s emergency services network.... Read more
10-May-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first proposal world-wide for the assessment of the noise generated by air taxis, addressing one of the top societal concerns concerning this new mode of urban transport. The Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) are applicable to electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by... Read more
10-May-2023Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated blueprint for airspace and procedure changes to accommodate future air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. Under the blueprint, AAM operations will begin at a low rate with air taxis flying much as helicopters do today. They’ll use existing routes and infrastructure such as helipads and early... Read more
10-May-2023Source: my República
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has banned all helicopter flights of Simrik Air. The authority has banned the flight of other helicopters belonging to the company regarding the issue of the helicopter accident of Simrik Air in Sankhuwasabha on Friday. See Full Story.... Read more
10-May-2023Source: UN World Food Program
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that it will discontinue its helicopter service in south-eastern Madagascar – unless US$1 million is urgently received. “UNHAS is more than an air service; it is a lifeline,” says Pasqualina Di Sirio, WFP’s Country Director in Madagascar. “We need funding urgently to keep this critical service... Read more
9-May-2023Source: US Air Force
The 55th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received their first HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, also known as the whiskey model, May 3, 2023. “This HH-60W represents the first of many rescue helicopters at DM as we re-capitalize and sustain our future combat search and rescue capabilities and capacity,” said U.S. Air Force... Read more
9-May-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has delivered the first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force in Albacete. This is the eighth helicopter delivered under the 36-unit contract signed at the end of 2021 to supply the Armed Forces and State Security Forces. This delivery is six months ahead of schedule, which will facilitate crew training and the... Read more
9-May-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc. has announced the delivery of seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to Australian customers across various segments in the last 12 months. Of the seven Bell 407 GXi helicopters, five were delivered to Nautilus Aviation for tourism and utility flights, with the remaining two delivered to a leading Australian utility company and a corporate... Read more
8-May-2023Source: Prudue University
The advanced air mobility sector, which includes electric-powered urban and regional aircraft, may become a $1.5 trillion market by 2040. A new Purdue University-connected startup could benefit airport and vertiport operators and real estate developers looking to establish advanced air mobility technology at existing and potential sites. Purdue University postgraduate students have launched Aerovy Mobility, a startup... Read more
8-May-2023
The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to announce that Kerissa Khan MRAeS has taken over as President of the Society at its AGM on 4 May 2023. The AGM also elected David Chinn as President-Elect. The President provides leadership of the Council and of the Society in pursuit of its objectives. They uphold the values,... Read more
8-May-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced the pricing of its public offering of 43,985,681 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.10 per share. All of the shares are being offered by Joby. The offering is expected to close on May 5,... Read more
8-May-2023Source: Digital Journal
Haiti Air Ambulance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing the only medically equipped helicopter based in Haiti, will launch an additional helicopter equipped to provide emergency medical care for pregnant women and new mothers and babies. For almost a decade HAA has been dedicated to making health care accessible to all of Haiti’s 11.5 million inhabitants. Since pregnant women... Read more
5-May-2023Source: NHV
NHV A/S, has announced that they have secured a new contract from TotalEnergies EP Denmark, to support offshore operations in the Danish sector of the North Sea. The contract will see NHV deploy a dedicated H175 aircraft to transport personnel and equipment to TotalEnergies’ installations in the Dan and Tyra Field. NHV’s purpose-built base in... Read more
5-May-2023Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Czech Republic of AH-1Z and UH-1Y Refurbishment/Modernization and related equipment for an estimated value of up to $650 million. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when... Read more
5-May-2023Source: Entrol
Entrol has sold an H19 FTD Level 5 simulator based on the AW 109 to Alpha Aviation, Japan’s number one flight training academy for the last 20 years. The simulator will be equipped with the latest Entrol technology, including a cylindrical visual system, an enclosed IOS, and a debriefing station so that the instructors can... Read more
5-May-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (“Lilium” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, announced a capital raise for up to $250 million, with $100 million funded at close. A Form 6-K has been filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2023. This capital raise... Read more
5-May-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s oldest and largest technical society dedicated to enhancing the understanding of vertical flight technology, published an expansive report on one-way attack drones, also known as loitering munitions. The study, “One-Way Attack Drones: The Loitering Munitions of Past and Present,” finds that the origins of these weapons are more... Read more
5-May-2023Source: US Army
Six AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters, six CH-47F Chinook helicopters, four HH-60M MEDEVAC Blackhawk helicopters, two UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters, and approximately 300 soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade are participating in exercise Swift Response 23, May 7-20, across the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean regions. “Exercise Swift Response 23 provides 12CAB the opportunity to integrate... Read more
5-May-2023Source: PLANA
AAM aircraft developer PLANA announced the delivery of 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Japan. The company announced that it had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SkyTaxi(SoratobuTaxi Co., Ltd) for the hybrid eVTOL CP-01 currently under development. Additionally, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SkyTaxi for the... Read more
5-May-2023Source: RNZ
New Zealand faces higher hurdles using its military helicopters alongside its defence partners now that Australia is switching choppers. Australia, which grounded its fleet after a water landing last month, is switching to US-made machines. See Full Story.... Read more
5-May-2023Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Norway has requested to... Read more
5-May-2023Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed is excited to announce new positions on its engineering team focused on better serving our customers and stakeholders. To support the company’s continuing and expanded focus on new air medical solutions, Justin Mahler has accepted the new role of Vice President of Design and Certification. John Kostrzewski was promoted to Director of Engineering.... Read more
5-May-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, announced the start of wind tunnel testing on a complete 1 to 2.5 scale (40% size) Lilium Jet model, including working engines and flap actuators, at the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility in Marknesse, Netherlands. This latest campaign follows Lilium’s previous... Read more
4-May-2023Source: US Navy
The Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) mine countermeasures mission package (MCM MP) and AN/AQS-20 Sonar Mine Detection Sets achieved initial operational capability (IOC), officials announced on May 1. IOC was declared by Vice Adm. Scott Conn, deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities (OPNAV N9). An integrated suite of unmanned maritime systems... Read more
4-May-2023Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) reported net loss attributable to the Company of $1.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for its quarter ended March 31, 2023 (the “Current Quarter”) on operating revenues of $292.9 million compared to net loss attributable to the Company of $7.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the quarter... Read more
4-May-2023Source: IMDEX Asia
Leonardo, a strategic partner of the Italian Navy and a key supplier to many international naval forces, will exhibit at the leading naval and maritime defence event IMDEX Asia in Singapore 3rd to 5th May. During the show, the company will present multi-domain technologies developed to meet the modern needs of Armed Forces and strengthen... Read more
3-May-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Suffolk County legislators have this week approved the acquisition of an Airbus H145 in a fleet modernisation move, with the project priced at $13.1 million. Funding for the new aircraft is in three parts. $5 million was budgeted in 2021, an estimated $600K will be realised through the sale of their oldest helicopter in the... Read more
3-May-2023Source: Air Methods
With a commitment to military members, past and present, Air Methods has joined forces with the U.S. Army and Nebraska Army National Guard to help active and future soldiers prepare for professional careers while serving their country as part of the Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. An official signing ceremony will take place... Read more
3-May-2023Source: California Military Department
Services members from the California Military Department participated in annual wildland firefighting training alongside counterparts from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection near Ione, California, April 23, 2023. The training event, composed of collaborative aerial wildland firefighting tactics and procedures, is part of a long-standing partnership between the CMD and CAL FIRE to... Read more
3-May-2023Source: Garmin
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced it recently received the 2022 Operational Excellence Award from Airbus Helicopters at their annual Supplier Conference in Marignane, France. In addition to recognizing excellence in on-time delivery and quality, the award highlights Garmin’s outstanding performance amid a period of global supply chain challenges. “It is an honor to be recognized by Airbus... Read more
3-May-2023Source: OCCAR
The MAST-F Programme is developing the new generation Akeron LP air-to-ground missile for the Tiger helicopter and for the MALE RPAS UAV. It will address the challenges of future warfare, offering a high-precision striking capability with an increased range. The Akeron LP multipurpose warhead will neutralize various types of fixed and mobile targets, including the... Read more
3-May-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading non-profit dedicated to advancing vertical flight, is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for 2023-2024. The following members were re-elected to the Board’s Executive Committee for an additional one-year term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024: Chair: Tomasz Krysinski, Vice President Research & Innovation, Airbus... Read more
3-May-2023Source: US Army
The world’s first helicopter took flight in 1907. Thirty-six years later, in 1943, the first helicopter accepted in the U.S. Military, a Sikorsky R-4, was flown. Now, in 2023, a new aviation opportunity is taking off. Thursday, April 19, in the bright morning sun , a small crowd gathers at Delaware State University (DSU ),... Read more
3-May-2023Source: Erickson
Erickson Incorporated is pleased to announce that Barry Kohler will take the role of CEO on May 1, 2023. Kohler has been in the aerospace industry for more than 40 years, with over 20 years in the helicopter industry. “I’m really enthused about this challenge with Erickson. We have an iconic product and service offering, a strong and... Read more
2-May-2023
The lawyer for the families of the individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Korea last November has reported that they have filed a complaint against local government officials for violating the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. The accident occurred on November 27, 2022, when a Sikorsky S-58 firefighting helicopter crashed on a... Read more
2-May-2023Source: US DoD
Parker-Hannifin Corp., Irvine, California, was awarded a $221,525,069 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of helicopter servos. 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 April 27, 2028. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
1-May-2023Source: US DoD
General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a $683,716,135 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the production and delivery of 169 T408-GE-400 (T408) turboshaft engines, to include 65 full rate production Lot 8 (54: Navy, 11: government of Israel); 51 full rate production Lot 7 (39: Navy, 12: government of Israel); and 53 low rate initial production... Read more
1-May-2023Source: WKBW
Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours will begin new tours for its 29th year beginning April 29. Tours will then take place every Friday through Sunday until May 18, when a new summer schedule will begin. Rainbow Air will fly from its new location at the Niagara Falls International Airport. See Full Story.... Read more
1-May-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed a long-term agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation Inc. (NYSE:TM) to supply key powertrain and actuation components for the production of the Company’s aircraft. The agreement builds on the long-standing partnership between Joby and Toyota, which has seen the... Read more